Karen Mae Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

Karen Mae Smith

March 22, 1951 - September 7, 2025 (74 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Karen Mae Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory

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Karen Mae Smith

March 22, 1951 - September 7, 2025 (74 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Karen Mae Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Mae Smith of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 74, on September 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Freeman Abel and Mary Abel. She is survived by: her children, Deanna Mahoney (Kenneth), William Smith (Lindsay) and Dwayne Smith; her sister Mary Clelland (Dale); and her grandchildren, Kenneth Mahoney, II, Christopher Main, Tiffany Mahoney of Dwayne Smith, II., Marissa Smith, Emma Smith, Drake Smith and Daizey Smith.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Chapel (1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials are suggested to be made out to Penwell Gabel in care of Karen Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Sep 13

Visitation

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Chapel
1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

Sat

Sep 13

Funeral service

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Chapel
1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

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