Karen Rae Merrill (Crawford) passed away Wednesday January 19th, 2022 peacefully in her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Sue Phillips, and the love of her life and father of her children, William “Billy Q” Early. She is survived by her three daughters Jane, Julia and Mary Early. She loved to laugh, U.K. basketball and visiting with her “grand puppies.” She was known as a treasure to her childhood friends and will be greatly missed. Services will be held by the family at a later date.
Chenault Brothers funeral home assisting the family.