Karen Sue Caler, nee Maxson, was called to eternal rest on April 28, 2024.  To all who knew her, she was a beloved wife, mother, and friend.  She was born October 22, 1941, in Elvins, Missouri, and graduated from Elvins High School where she was the class president and valedictorian.  She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Southeast Missouri State University, and while her early career was in teaching elementary school, she retired from the U.S. Postal Service.  She was a member of the Elvins First Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

Karen is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Bob Caler, eldest daughter, Laura Pendergrass, parents, Melvin and Edith Maxson, and sister, Becky Thurman.  She is survived by her other children, John Caler, Amy Pratte, and Crystal Caler.  She had four grandchildren, Courtney (Michael) Haugh, Susan (Ryan) Abney, Angela (Jay) Burnett, and Ty Pratte; four great-grandchildren, Amber Huckabee, Lillian Pitchford, Leif Abney, and Leonna Abney; and one great-great-grandchild, Hendrix Rhodes.  She is also survived by her sister, Debbie (Ben) Eden.

Funeral services will be held at Horton Wampler Funeral Home in Park Hills, Missouri, on Friday, May 3, 2024.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Bill Bond officiating.  Please send memorials to Elvins First Baptist Church, 202 West Elvins Boulevard, Park Hills, MO 63601.