Karen R. Sharp, Narka
Obituary for Karen R. Sharp | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home
September 20, 1943 ~ September 26, 2021 (age 78)
Karen R. Sharp, 78, of Narka, Kansas was born September 20, 1943 in Minot, North Dakota to Jess and Lola Novak and passed away on September 26, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS.
Born in Sioux Falls South Dakota and currently resided in Narka, KS.
Karen attended school in Hopkinton, Iowa and Peru, Nebraska.
On May 20, 1972, she was united in marriage to Don G. Johnson and moved to Narka, KS in 1987 and shortly started Karen's Shoppe selling toys novelties and gifts. Karen was known as the "Jewelry Lady." They traveled from Texas to North Dakota for 25 years, working with carnivals, city celebrations, and craft shows.
For nearly five years they hosted gospel singing groups at the Zion Evangelical Church in Munden, KS.
On October 15, 201,6 Karen married James Sharp, Sr. in Narka, KS.
James and Karen attended the Narka Presbyterian Church services and fundraisers.
Karen was a hard worker and always willing to help those in need. Karen was an avid animal lover and rescuer. Karen had many special friends including her neighbors, the Hasses. Karen was a grandmother figure to Kami Hasse her whole life, teaching Kami the same skills that her own father taught her at a young age including carpentry, jewelry making, sewing and playing cards. Karen viewed Mary Hasse and family as her own and attended holiday celebrations and birthdays. Karen enjoyed visits from Kami's children and always spoiled them with treats before sending them back home.
Karen was proceeded in death by her parents, late husband Don G. Johnson and brother Frank Novak.
Karen is survived by her husband James Sharp, Sr., her friends and family in Narka KS, and brother Alvin (Janice) Novak of Eastland, Texas.
Cremation was chosen. There will be no visitation.
Memorial services will be at a later time.
Memorials are to the family and my be sent in care of Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS.
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Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.