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.

March 7, 2026
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