Karen (Campbell) Earles

In Loving Memory of Karen Earles

1964 - 2023

Karen Irene Campbell Earles, a resident of Haltom City, Texas, passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023. Karen was born on November 19, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee, and was predeceased in death by her parents, Marilyn Edwards Campbell and Paul Thomas Campbell; brother, Paul Dempsey Campbell; son, Chad Earles; and niece, April Walls. She is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years, Eric Earles; son, Raymond (Rebecca) Earles; and rescue dog, Max. She is also survived by her sisters, Lynn Page and Dena Walls as well as aunts, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces. 

Throughout her early years, Karen lived in East Nashville where her parents' coached softball at Jess Neely Park. Karen and her sister, Dena, played softball during the summers with Karen’s lifelong friend Cassy Boone Warren. The family moved to the small town of Hendersonville, Tennessee and Karen played softball for the Long Hollow Baptist Church for one season. She played the clarinet in the school band and graduated with honors from Hendersonville High School in 1983. Karen eventually moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where she began her career with State Farm Insurance which lasted over 40 years. A few years later, she moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth where she met the love of her life, Eric. 

Karen loved animals and enjoyed helping Eric with their cattle at their farm on weekends. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, traveling, and collecting various items. Karen will always be remembered for her great sense of humor but most of all, she will be remembered for the care and concern that she never failed to give to her family and friends whenever they were in need. She will forever be loved and missed.

A memorial will be held on November 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Roberts - Martinez Funeral Home located at 4200 Denton Highway in Haltom City, Texas. Pastor John Hooser will be officiating. Pursuant to Karen’s request, her lifelong friend, Barbara McClain Parriott, will deliver her eulogy. 

The family appreciates thoughts and prayers for their loss; should anyone wish to make a monetary gift in lieu of flowers, the family requests that those be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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