Karen Ann Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Ann Smith of Bennington, Vermont, who passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Ann Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Philip Shepard and Wilma Shepard (Bacon). She is survived by: her siblings, Joseph Shepard (Beverly Shepard) and Barbara Snow (Burton); her daughters, Nichole Shepard, Raechel Shepard, Danielle Eschelbach and Kimberly Smith; and her grandchildren, Kourtney Saunders, Nicholas Shepard, Emma, Payton Fraize and Leo Shepard (Justine Mason).
The family kindly asks for donations to help with funeral and memorial expenses. More information can be found on the family's GoFundMe page, which has been shared on Facebook.
