Karen Shirley Hilleshiem Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Shirley Hilleshiem (Fort Meade, Florida), born in Lakeland, Florida, who passed away at the age of 66, on January 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Shirley Hilleshiem to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Charles Mack Shirley. She is survived by: her husband Gary Hilleshiem; her son Ryan (Charity McAuley); her siblings, Janet (Billy Willis) and Allen (Peggy Shirley); her mother Kathryn Shirley; her stepson Shane Hilleshiem (Ashley); her grandchildren, Graeson and Matthew; her parents-in-law, Jeffrey and Linda Hilleshiem; and her siblings' children, Candice Riddle, Chelsee Nicholls, Hunter Willis and Cody Shirley.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (307 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 33841). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
