Karen Lynn Downey Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Lynn Downey of Sullivan, Illinois, who passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Lynn Downey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parent Shirley Holcomb Taylor; and her brother Randy Taylor. She is survived by: her boyfriend Jack Root of Bethany, Illinois.; her siblings, Melody Slater (Benjamin) of Bushnell, Pam Taylor of Macomb and Tony Taylor (Tracey) of Bushnell, Illinois; her cousin Jim Taylor (Bonnie) of Blandinsville, Illinois; and her nieces and nephews, Nick Taylor (Joyce), Anthony Taylor (Carley), Skylar Taylor, Jennifer Slater and Brittany Thompson (Taylor). She is also survived by several extended family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice (SBL Hospice).
