Karen A. Randall |
White Funeral Home
She was born on February 26, 1968, in Independence, the daughter of Paul Lester and MaryAnn (Jones) Harker, Sr. She shared this birthdate with her father. She attended school in Independence until 1980, and then, graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids with the Class of 1986. She then attended Hamilton Business College in Cedar Rapids. On April 9, 1988, she and Curtis Price were married in Independence. They later divorced. On May 22, 1993, she and Jamie Randall were married in Independence. They later divorced and then, remarried on June 19, 1998. They later divorced a second time. Mrs. Randall was a collector, cleaner, and organizer. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, day trips, Mexican food, and demolition derbies. Mrs. Randall is survived by 1 son, Kurtis (Jade) Price of Independence, 2 daughters of the heart, Grace (Alex) Stacey-Derr of Independence and Miranda (Mitch) Hess of Marion, Iowa, and 3 grandchildren, Victoria Price, Eli Price, and Preston Shindelar. She is also survived by 7 brothers and sisters, John (Wendy) Harker of Cedar Rapids, Deanna (Bill) Armstead of Independence, Dean (Teresa) Briggs of Independence, Kim Harker of Winthrop, Iowa, Dolly Rasmussen of Quasqueton, Iowa, Debbie (James) Marsh of Independence, and Christin Schmitt of Prescott, Iowa, her step-father, Jim Schmitt of Otterville, Iowa, her step mother, Donna Harker of Independence, many nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Paul Lakota Harker, and 1 sister, Carol Malinonski. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the White Funeral Home in Independence with Rich Lynn officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. util 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 4th, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com. White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements. |