Karen Shaw Willis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Smyrna, Delaware

Karen Shaw Willis

May 7, 1953 - October 4, 2025 (72 years old)

Smyrna, Delaware

Karen Shaw Willis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Smyrna, Delaware

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Karen Shaw Willis

May 7, 1953 - October 4, 2025 (72 years old)

Smyrna, Delaware

Karen Shaw Willis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Shaw Willis of Smyrna, Delaware, born in Moorestown, New Jersey, who passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Shaw Willis to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her son Brent Willis; her parents, Roy Shaw and Bert Shaw; and her sister-in-law Judy Willis. She is survived by: her husband Harry "Skip" Willis; her children, Justin Willis and Ashley Willis McCauley; her son-in-law Dr. Will McCauley; her grandsons, Max and Wes McCauley of College Station, TX; her sister Sharon; and her brother-in-law Joe Buckner of Ocala, FL.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Asbury United Methodist Church (20 W Mt Vernon St # 24, Smyrna, DE 19977). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A reception will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Smyrna Opera House (7 W South St, Smyrna, DE 19977).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Faries Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

4:00 PM

Asbury United Methodist Church
20 W Mt Vernon St # 24, Smyrna, DE 19977

Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Asbury United Methodist Church
20 W Mt Vernon St # 24, Smyrna, DE 19977

Tue

Oct 14

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Asbury United Methodist Church
20 W Mt Vernon St # 24, Smyrna, DE 19977

Tue

Oct 14

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Asbury United Methodist Church
20 W Mt Vernon St # 24, Smyrna, DE 19977

Tue

Oct 14

Reception

1:00 PM

Smyrna Opera House
7 W South St, Smyrna, DE 19977

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