Karen L. Ford

Karen L. Owens Ford, 72 of Hector, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born January 10, 1954 in Scottsville, Arkansas to James Edward Owens Sr. and Eula Verzell Allen Owens

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon Kay Seward and granddaughter, Alanna Shaddon.

She is survived by her Husband, Joe Ford; children, Tony Owens (Katie Sue), Regina Lovejoy (John), Amy Cox (Andy), Kayla Ford (Tim Shaddon); 12 grandchildren, Anthony, Mikel, Dylan, Russell, Haley, Tawny, Jaden, Caylee, Jase, Emily, Jake, TJ; 12 great grandchildren, Cloe, Dixie, Gunner, Aaliyah, Raylynn, Viola, Wyatt, Bryson, Britley, Taylan, Tinson, baby Ford on the way; three siblings, Jimmy Owens (Linda), Tammy Hibbs (John), Kathy Owens; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Karen was an LPN for many years. She had a big heart and loved to help others. In her spare time she enjoyed to read and crochet.

Her visitation will be 11:30am-1:30pm Thursday, April 30th at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. The graveside funeral service will be 2pm the same day at Pollard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.

Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com .