Karen M. Shackles
February 23, 1957 - July 14, 2020
Karen M. Shackles, age 63, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Southeast Hospital. She was born February 23, 1957 in Cairo, Illinois to Martha Bledsoe. Karen married Kenneth Shackles on June 24, 1994. He survives. Karen worked as a pharmacy technician at Broadway Prescription. She enjoyed crocheting and boating with Ken. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Cape. Karen is survived by her husband, Kenneth Shackles of Cape; daughters, Jacqueline Tedder of Cape Girardeau and Christy (Billy) Hansen of Columbus, Ohio; son, Joseph (Christy) Gibbs of Jackson; 8 grandchildren, Gwenith and Gretchen Tedder, Katlyn Scarborough, Siren Hansen, Josie and Watson Gibbs, Madison and Derek Staten; brother, Jimmy (Darlene) Haines of Sikeston; and a dear aunt, Lynne (Clifford) Barborek also of Sikeston. She was preceded in death by her mother and sister, Marty Bingham. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Karen M. Shackles, age 63, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Southeast Hospital. She was born February 23, 1957 in Cairo, Illinois to Martha Bledsoe. Karen married Kenneth Shackles on June 24, 1994. He survives. Karen... View Obituary & Service Information