Karen Matherly Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen Matherly of Gretna, Virginia, whose life came to an end on March 8, 2026 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Matherly to show support.
Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Karen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Opal Leigh Richardson and Theodore Bailey, Jr.; and her husband Carroll Ray Matherly. She is survived by: her brother Ricky Bailey; her sons, Shane Ayers (Joy) and Shaun Ayers (Suzanne); and her granddaughters, Ryleigh, Sybil and Sydney.
