In loving memory of Karan Warner, 84, a longtime resident of Mangum, Oklahoma, who peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Born on June 17, 1939, to Elby and Ruby Moore, Karan's life was a testament to faith, love, and service.
Raised in Russell, Oklahoma, Karan graduated from Centralvue High School in 1957 before embarking on a journey of knowledge and compassion. She earned her master's degree in education from Southwestern University, shaping her path toward a lifelong dedication to teaching. Karan married her beloved Don Warner on July 10, 1958, in Mangum, Oklahoma, sharing forty-eight years of cherished companionship until Don's passing in 2006.
Karan's teaching career began with Home Economics, but her heart found its true calling in nurturing young minds. For the majority of her career, she devoted herself to educating elementary-aged children, leaving a lasting impact that extended far beyond the classroom. Her retirement in 1991 marked the end of an era filled with passion and dedication to shaping future generations.
Karan was an integral part of Trinity Baptist Church in Mangum for over five decades. For fifty years, she faithfully led the ladies' Sunday School Class, embodying the teachings of Jesus through her love and service to others.
Beyond her vocation and faith, Karan found joy in the simple pleasures of life. A skilled cook, baker, and seamstress, she delighted in sharing her talents and creations with those around her.
Karan is preceded in death by her parents, Elby and Ruby Moore, her beloved husband, Don Warner, and her brothers, Darry Moore and Milton Moore.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories to be honored by her daughters, Kheva Kingery and husband David, and Terri Martin and husband Greg; Sisters, Mary Kay Kelley and Ann Crawford; Grandchildren, Greg Martin and wife April, Tadd Martin and wife Lindsey, Zach Martin and wife Shannon, Paul Kingery and wife Taryn, and Molly Perkins and husband John Paul; Great Grandchildren, Rhett, Dex, Logan, Jase, Remi, Ridlee, Turner, Lux, Warner, Porter, Poppy, Ruby, John Phillip; As well as a host of extended family members and friends.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate medical staff at Integris Southwest and PAM Health for their unwavering care and support during Karan's final days.
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Visitation
28
May
235 South Pennsylvania
Mangum, OK 73554
Funeral
29
May
1812 N Pennsylvania Ave
Mangum , OK 73554
Interment
29
May
10 Miles North of Mangum
Brinkman, OK 73673
