Karren S. Bohannon, daughter of Willie Francis and Hazel Irene Young Truster, was born Feb. 24, 1945 in Maryville, and departed this life on Sep. 4, 2020 at her home at Norwood, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 11 days. On March 9, 1960, Karren married Carl Bohannon; they were happily married 60 years. Prior to retirement, she worked at H.D. Lee as a supervisor. After retiring, she clerked for Horn Auctions.
Survivors include her husband, Carl; her children, Tewana Kay Fullington and husband, Gary, of Hartville; Carol Sue Atkisson and husband, Steve, of Grovespring; and Terry Bohannon and wife, Traci Crewse, of Hartville; seven grandchildren, Justin Fullington and wife, Sara; Keisha Fullington; Cory Atkisson and wife, Rachel; Kyle Atkisson; Nathan Bohannon and wife, McKenna; Jaedyn Dugger and husband, Payte; and Nick Bohannon; six great-grandchildren, Grayson, Kenley, Daden, Ezra, Tucker and Elias; a sister-in-law, Maxine Burks, of Excelsior Springs; a brother-in-law, Johnny Jones, of Holt; nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Billy Dean Truster. Karren was a member of the Harvest Project Church. She served as Missionette Leader, praise and worship leader and in the Children’s Ministry. Karren was a gifted seamstress, painter and photographer. She enjoyed antiquing, traveling, sewing, carpentry and watching the hummingbirds. Karren had a contagious love for life, she loved having holiday dinners with her family, above all else, Karren loved her family and spending her time with them. She was a loving wife, mom, grammie, aunt and dear friend. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020 at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Hartville with the Rev. Ronnie Baker and the Rev. Terry Bohannon. Musical selections included Mercyme’s “I Can Only Imagine,” 33 Miles’ “When I Get Where I’m Going” and Phillips, Craig and Dean’s “Nothing to Prove.” A slideshow featured “The Blessing” from Kari Jobe. Postlude was the “Revelation Song” from Phillips, Craig and Dean. The final resting place was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartville. Escorts were Danny Truster, Jack Ramey, Jamie Truster, Kirk Kilfoy, Kenny Williams and Jeff Williams. Honorary escorts were Donnie Truster, Michael Douglas, Jack Carney, Jim Carney, Daniel Volner, Gene Carney, Larry Carney, Janet Carney and Bud Truster.
