Margarett Karen Stapleton, age 55, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born in Lexington, KY, to Cordis and the late Golda Brown. She was a 1981 graduate of Powell County High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science from Transylvania University. She was a dedicated member of Chi Omega sorority, while completing her undergraduate studies. She then earned her master’s degree in guidance counseling at Eastern Kentucky University. Karen strived for and achieved her educational goals. She encouraged others to do the same while serving as a middle school teacher and then guidance counselor for the Jessamine County school system. She displayed a passion for her students and invested heavily in the pursuit of their goals, serving as coach of the West Jessamine High School academic team. Karen had a fun-loving spirit and uncanny ability to connect with others. She was adventurous, but also enjoyed the simple pleasures. She cherished time spent with others, whether it was card games with her father or going on trips to Target with her son. She was preceded in death by her mother, Golda Tuttle Brown and her brother, Darvin Sebastian and his wife Vicki. She is survived by her father, Cordis Brown of Stanton, Kentucky; son, Taylor Stapleton of Lexington, Kentucky; a brother, Delbert (Suzie) Brown of Stanton, Kentucky; and two sisters, Vicky Brown of Stanton, Kentucky and Leigh Brown Frankfort, Kentucky and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Karen are invited to fellowship, grieve and, of course, share stories of her life at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY 40380, from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 20, 2019. A private, family service will follow with John Kelly, Tommy Wingate, Mason WIlliams, William Arflack, Larry Gene Brown, Delbert Brown, Kenny Williams and Crugar Tuttle serving as active pallbearers. Food and fellowship will also be available at Stanton Christian Church beginning at 4:00 P.M. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.
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