Karen Peterson Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Karen Peterson of Shelby, North Carolina is shared. Karen, born on December 11, 1956, passed away on October 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Karen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Karen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Karen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Karen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Fletcher and Kathryn Bowman Fletcher of Shelby; her grandparents, Frank and Blanche Bowman of Lawndale; her husband Gary Dean Peterson; and her sister Patricia Kennedy Lundstrom of California.
She is survived by: her son Chad Peterson of Shelby; her brothers, Don (Sheila) of Morganton, NC and Leonard (Kathi) of Shelby; and her close friends, Judy Freeman of Shelby and Susan Brown of Gaffney, SC..
