She graduated from Tupelo High School and attended MUW in Columbus, MS. She was a homemaker and member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Starkville, MS. She was also an artist and pianist and never met a stranger. She dearly loved her family, friends, and her church family.
Karan is survived by her sons, Robert Palermo of Vicksburg, MS and Daniel Cresup (Melissa) of Smithville, MS; sister, Carolyn Clayton (Charles) of Starkville, MS; granddaughter, Ryder Cresup of Smithville, MS; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Lee Memorial Cemetery in Tupelo, MS. Rev. Seth Starkey will conduct the service. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, 525 Academy Rd., Starkville, MS 39759.