With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Osier Freeman Gowan and Gladys Louise Gowan; and her brother Wayne Gowan of Spartanburg. She is survived by : her husband Robert P. Nicholls; her children, Todd Staats (Mara) of California, Jimmie Nittel of Spartanburg, Ted Nicholls (Kay) of Greer and Joe Nicholls (Cheryl) of Spartanburg; and her sister Joanne Llanes of College Station, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM at the Cleveland Park Bible Church (711 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (1300 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307).

In honor of Karen, memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Park Bible Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
The J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory