Karen Lee (Walker) Bumgarner of Vienna, West Virginia passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on April 12, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Clifford and Thelma (Parsons) Walker. Karen grew up in Gandeeville and graduated from Walton High School and Charleston Beauty School.
Karen’s life was forever changed when she met the love of her life, Harold, on a blind date orchestrated by mutual friends. Their union became the cornerstone of a life built on devotion and partnership. For 55 wonderful years, they were each other’s greatest support and truest companion, creating a legacy of enduring love that will continue to inspire everyone fortunate enough to have witnessed it.
A devoted mother, Karen dedicated her life to raising her family with love, patience, and a deep sense of care. Her home was a haven where her children, grandchildren, and…