Karen was born on November 11, 1965, in Richmond, the daughter of George and Barbara (Hardin) Finley. She was united in marriage to Larry Abbott of Richmond on January 11, 2000; he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include: her mother, two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, two nieces, and sister. She is also survived by two furbabies, Peanut and Coco.
She was preceded in death by her father, sister, Karla Utley, and nephew, Christopher Utley.
Karen was reared and educated in Hardin and graduated in the class of 1984. She loved being outdoors, scrapbooking, spending time with her grandkids, the Kansas City Chiefs, camping, fishing, and traveling. She was known for her track ability in high school. Karen will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia Society. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.
Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Hardin.
Karen was born on November 11, 1965, in Richmond, the daughter of George and Barbara (Hardin) Finley. She was united in marriage to Larry Abbott of Richmond on January 11, 2000; he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include: her mother, two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, two nieces, and sister. She is also survived by two furbabies, Peanut and Coco.
She was preceded in death by her father, sister, Karla Utley, and nephew, Christopher Utley.
Karen was reared and educated in Hardin and graduated in the class of 1984. She loved being outdoors, scrapbooking, spending time with her grandkids, the Kansas City Chiefs, camping, fishing, and traveling. She was known for her track ability in high school. Karen will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia Society. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.
Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Hardin.
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