Karen Joann Stilley's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Vanceboro, North Carolina

Karen Joann Stilley

May 23, 1962 - July 27, 2025 (63 years old)

Vanceboro, North Carolina

Karen Joann Stilley's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Vanceboro, North Carolina

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Kahlert Funeral & Cremations

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Karen Joann Stilley

May 23, 1962 - July 27, 2025 (63 years old)

Vanceboro, North Carolina

Karen Joann Stilley Obituary

We bid farewell to Karen Joann Stilley (Vanceboro, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 27, 2025 at the age of 63. Karen Joann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Karen Joann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her son John Rouse; her parents, Betty Gibble and Joseph Jones; and her sister Ellen McCoy. She is survived by: her husband Bobby Stilley; her children, James Rouse and Misty Jones; her son-in-law Julian Jones; and her grandchildren, Emma and Eli.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Juniper Chapel Ofwb Church (655 Piney Neck Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kahlert Funeral & Cremations



Fri

Aug 01

Visitation

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Juniper Chapel Ofwb Church
655 Piney Neck Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586

Sat

Aug 02

Celebration of life

10:00 AM

Juniper Chapel Ofwb Church
655 Piney Neck Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586

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