On Tuesday 16th June, Karen sadly passed away in hospital, aged 54 years, surrounded by her family and close friends after a short battle with melanoma cancer and a brain tumour. She was a devoted and very loved mother of 6, daughter of Keith and the late Jennifer, sister of Craig and Shaun and fiancée of Bruce. Karen was a loving grandmother to Oliver, Ted and Amelia and Auntie to Phoebe, George and Winston.
Her funeral service will take place at Burley Methodist Church on Wednesday 15th July at 1pm followed by a private committal at Lawnswood Crematorium. The wake will be held at Burley Rifle Club.
If you are able, please wear a touch of purple or blue for Karen.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Karen will go towards supporting Young Carers, Bradford, who have supported the family over the years. This is cash only or please speak to the family privately.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 15th July 2026, 1:00pm
ADDRESS
Methodist Church, Main Street, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7DT
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 15th July 2026, 2:30pm
ADDRESS
Lawnswood Crematorium, Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6AH
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