Karen G. Lightner 60 of LaRue, died peacefully Tuesday morning January 19, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born April 15, 1955 in LaRue to the late Alfred E. and Inez Marie (Jaccaud) Adams
Karen was a 1972 graduate of the Elgin High School, she was a homemaker in every sense of the word, she made taking care of her family and the family farm a lifelong priority, she always put herself second behind the needs of her family and her horses.
Karen and her family were very active in showing Clydesdale horses, they traveled all over the United States doing this. Karen would be described as a “Horsey Person”.
She was a member of the Clydesdale Breeders of the USA. Karen also enjoyed doing cross-stitch, something she learned from her mother.
Surviving are her husband, John C. Lightner, they were married May 27, 1983 in Reno, their children: Nathan W. (Torri Brooks) Lightner of LaRue and Ashley E. (Dan) Crawford of Richwood, step son: David A. Lightener of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Grandchildren: April Crawford and Addison Lightner, half-brother: Larman (Judy) Utter of Galion
Funeral services will be held Saturday January 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Greg Field will officiate, burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, friends may call Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Scioto Valley Fire District at 100 North Front Street, LaRue, Oho 43332
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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