Karen Sue Williams

February 23, 1957 - March 6, 2014

Karen Sue (Smith) Williams, 57, of New Castle, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 6, 2014 in her home. She was born February 23, 1957 in New Castle, a daughter of Clarence Ray “Pruny” and Margie Ellen (Guffey) Smith. Karen was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and had been employed by Capital Machinery Systems. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, Hoosier Park and especially the beach. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with her sons and grandson. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Danny Williams; two sons, Danny Ray (wife: Nikki) Williams of Greenfield and Billy Joe Williams of New Castle; a grandson, Nolan Williams; her mother, Margie Smith of New Castle; a brother, Charles (wife: Jewell) Smith and a sister, Sheila (husband: Richard) Eversole both of New Castle; her father and mother-in-law, Bill and Deanna Williams of Cambridge City; several uncles and aunts, including Aunt Ina “Dude” Phillips of New Castle and several nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Smith and a sister, Linda Smith. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Bobby Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Karen Williams.