Karen Kay Woods, 71, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Big Lake, Alaska, on June 25, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and unapologetic adventurer whose light, laughter, and spirit touched everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by: Her parents, Ardis Robert Briscoe &, Agnes Jewel (Johnson) Briscoe, Sister, Gladys Ann Blair, Her first husband, Allan Freeman (1979), Her husband and soulmate, Frank H. Woods (2021)
She is survived by her sons: Philip (Nikki) Johnson, Anthony (Diane) Freeman, and Jonathan (Christy) Freeman. Granddaughters: Pyper J. Johnson, Rylee G. Johnson, Kristina Freeman (Amanda Ellis), Lexi A. (Austin) Franklin, Devan A. (Arick) Tanner, Satin L. Wilkerson, and Skylynn (Kimberly) Parker. Grandsons: Dalton A. Freeman, Wyatt B. Johnson, and Ryder D. Johnson
Great-grandchildren: Divina Tanner, Dante Tanner La’Kiah Wilkerson, BreLynn Parker, MadiLynn Parker, Jace Henry, Eliza Kay Henry, and Baby Franklin still on the way
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, beloved chosen family, and friends
