Karen Elizabeth (Lay) Thompson, a resident of Henryetta, died Aug., 2017 in Tulsa at the age of 55. She was born Sept. 1, 1961 in Henryetta to Charles D. Lay and Janna S. (Hall) Lay.
She was a member of the Dewar United Pentecostal Church. Karen worked in foster care as a foster parent.
She is survived by two sons: Dennis Paul Thompson and wife Amanda of Hulbert and Wade Daniel Thompson and wife Shawna of Hulbert; four grandsons: Devin Thompson, Parker Thompson, Zane Thompson, and Elijah Thompson; her parents: Charles and Janna Lay of Schulter; brother: Karl Ivan Lay and wife Sonia of Granada Hills, Calif.; also by a host of friends and other relatives.
Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday at the Dewar United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating, assisted by Rev. Duane Henley. Arrangements were made through Integrity Funeral Service.