Karen Barker

Karen Barker (Connor) 62, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and a friend to many, of Atlanta, MI passed away Friday, September 18th, 2020 at her home with her husband and children by her side. Karen was born on August 11th, 1958 and is proceeded in death by her parents Don and Jean Jackson and her oldest sister Kathy (Mike lay). Karen is survived by her husband of 44 years - Jerry Barker, her two daughters Jamie (Michael Chaaban), and Stephanie, her two grandsons Christopher and Tyler, and her 5 siblings Marianne Bechtold (Bernie), John Jackson (Kelly), Christine Connor, Bryan Connor, and Ron Jackson.

Karen met and married her one and only, Jerry Barker, 44 years ago and together, with their girl s, traveled the country. From the oceans in Hawaii, where her husband was stationed in the Army, to the mountains in Tenness e e where her youngest daughter was born, to eventually "settle down" in Northern Michigan where her family still stays.

Karen never met a stranger and loved people. She worked at A-Win-Sands Hotel for many years and enjoyed

meeting many people each and every day. She loved mu s ic, a great BBQ and her family and friends even more! You

never needed an invitation to come on over either !! There was always room for one more p e rson, and without a doubt

there was ALWAYS enough food.

Although Karen's battle with lung canc e r was short, she fought hard ea c h and every day . She is an inspiration to

everyone who knew her. Karen is very much loved and will be truly missed by all of her family and friends, but this isn't

goodbye forever - it's later gater . Until we meet again, all our love - always and forever.

Due to Covid restrictions a typical funeral service will not be held at this time, however Karen's Family will hold

a Memorial Service for her in the near future . The date and time for that service will be posted on Facebook, and ALL

are welcome to attend. Flowers and sympathy cards can be sent to 9030 M - 33 S. Atlanta, MI 49709 .

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI