Karen (Murray) Whitesell Obituary
The family of Karen (Murray) Whitesell (Lockwood, Missouri) announces her passing on September 7, 2026. Karen, born on February 12, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Karen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Karen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Troy and Anna; and her grandmother Karen. She is survived by: her sister Donna Mulkey; her children, Dana Chambers, Dr. Angie Whitesell Vukcevich and Adam Whitesell; and her children-in-law, Dr. Bethany Whitesell, Jerry Chambers and Joseph Vukcevich.
Karen developed Parkinson's disease and dementia and lived her last few years under the loving care of the staff and nurses of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, the Lockwood Band (as Karen loved to listen to the kids play) or Ozarks Public Television (as she was an avid supporter of Sesame Street for kids and loved to watch The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross).
