Karen Proffitt Obituary

The family of Karen Proffitt of Ellinwood, Kansas announces her passing on July 15, 2026. Karen, born on November 12, 1948, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Proffitt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Thacker and Annie Jo Thacker (Jordan); and her in-laws, Jacquelyn (Crockett) and Gayle Proffitt. She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Crawford (Kent) of Elmdale, KS and Spencer Proffitt (Amanda) of Ellinwood, KS; her grandchildren, Daulton Crawford (Brooke) of Elmdale, KS, Daryn Crawford of Galveston, TX, Cooper Proffitt of Ellinwood, KS and Aliyah Proffitt of Ellinwood, KS; her great grandchild Stetson Crawford of Elmdale, KS; her siblings, Steve Thacker (Tamera) and Cathy Keyes (Larry); her siblings-in-law, Teresa Harmon (Keith), Sherry Culpepper (Ryan) and Daniel Proffitt (Toni); and her uncle Roy Lee Thacker (Pam). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Community Church or Ellinwood Hospital Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.