Karen Diane Smith's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Bedford, Virginia

Karen Diane Smith

September 19, 1952 - December 28, 2025 (73 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Karen Diane Smith's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Bedford, Virginia

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Updike Funeral Home Inc

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Karen Diane Smith

September 19, 1952 - December 28, 2025 (73 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

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Karen Diane Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Diane Smith of Bedford, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 73, on December 28, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Diane Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Parris and Virginia Parris; and her brother Adrian Parris. She is survived by: her son-in-law Jeremy; her caregivers, Rhonda Setter, Jennie, Lynda, Thyra, Shana, Susan, Tracey, Angel, Allison, Yolanda, Megan and Rae; her husband Wilbert Gene Smith; her sister Linda Breedlove; her children, Kimberly, Jeremy Krantz, Shawn and Susan Smith; and her grandsons, Matthew Krantz, Quentin Smith and Nicholas Smith.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations be made to the Bedford County Humane Society (https://bchsonline.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc



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