Karen Sue

Viles

Karen Sue DePriest Viles, 83 of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was born on September 21, 1940, in Stella, Missouri to the late, Frances and Homer DePriest.  Karen was raised on the farm near McNatt. Karen married the love of her life, Jon Michael Viles on November 7, 1958. She was employed by the State Bank of Noel for 13 years and at American Family Homes for 13 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ina Brock and her daughter, Jonna Kaye Ludiker; her great grandson, Dominic Paul.

She is survived by her husband, Jon Michael (Mike) Viles, children, Michael P. Viles, Lisa Diane Meek; siblings, Dale DePriest and Jeannie DePriest; grandchildren, Michael Paul Viles, II, Paige Nicole Meek and Connor Lovic Viles; great grandchildren, Logan Viles and Arianna Viles; as well as a host of other family and friends who will dearly miss Karen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. Pastor Randy DePriest will officiate. Honorary pallbearers Stephen Brock, Clay Garner, Keith Gideon, Dan Carver, Cody Doll.  Private burial of cremains will be held at the Banner Cemetery in Split Log, Missouri.