Karen Moore

Karen K. Moore, 79, of Decatur, passed away July 8, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, at the funeral home. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, July 15, 2022 at Resurrection Cemetery, 7519 North Allen Road, Peoria. Memorials in Karen’s Honor may be made to Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation.

Karen was born January 24, 1943 in Peoria, the daughter of Robert and Iola (Dickey) King. She married John Gough Moore on October 15, 1966. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1985. Karen worked at the JC Penney Catalog Department, and Mason’s. She thoroughly enjoyed reading and was excellent at knitting and crocheting. She was known for making beautiful baby blankets. Karen loved watching Disney movies. She was an avid cat lover.

She is survived by her daughters: Jodi Moore of Decatur and Jill (Schae) Kelm of Forsyth; grandchildren: Hope Moore, Addison Kelm, Avery Kelm and Aubrey Kelm; and sister, Judy Hoerr.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Moore; infant son and daughter; and sister, Virginia Schultz.

Karen’s family wishes to extend a special thank you for the many years of care from Dr. Roberto Pabalate and his staff.