Karen Bowman Vernon's obituary , Passed away on March 3, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Karen Bowman Vernon

September 11, 1946 - March 3, 2026 (79 years old)

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Karen Bowman Vernon's obituary , Passed away on March 3, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home

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Karen Bowman Vernon

September 11, 1946 - March 3, 2026 (79 years old)

Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Karen Bowman Vernon Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen Bowman Vernon of Winston Salem, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on March 3, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Bowman Vernon to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Karen's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Karen's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubert Bynum Bowman and Lorraine Marshall Bowman; and her brother Richard Gray Bowman. She is survived by: her husband Sammy Vernon; her children, Lenn Long (Jennifer) and Connie Gantt; her grandson Stone Messcher; and her brother Russell Bowman (Jamie).

As an animal lover, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Forsyth Humane Society https://forsythhumane.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home



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Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel
3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel
3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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