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Karen Lynn Staggs

September 15, 1958 — August 7, 2025

Waynesboro, TN

Karen Lynn Warren Staggs of Waynesboro, TN. Was born on September 15, 1958, in Hohenwald, TN. The Daughter of the late Alvin Warren Jr. and Wilda Jean Warren of Clifton, TN. Karen departed this life on August 7th, 2025, at her home with her husband Larry Staggs, by her side. Larry and Karen were married August 23, 1989. 36 years total.

Karen was 66 years, 1 month and 8 days old. She is proceeded in death by Alvin Warren Jr, Wilda Jean Ray Warren, Tommy Lee Warren, Will Ray, Nannie Lee Ray, J.W. Ray and W.S. Ray all from Clifton, TN. 

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Larry M. Staggs of Waynesboro, TN; daughter, Crystal Gallaher (Frank Jerome Gallaher); son,  Steven Davis, all of Waynesboro, TN; four stepchildren, Keith L Staggs, Kimberly M. Staggs, Koria Staggs (Jeff Durham), Kolonda Jones (Scott Jones); seven grandchildren, Selena Dawn Staggs (Mike Raines). of Clifton, TN, Jason Keith Staggs (Hannah Grace Staggs), Ellisa Ann Staggs Morgan (Christopher Charles Morgan). all from Waynesboro, TN,  Hunter Dewayne Davis (Amy Marie Davis) of Waynesboro TN, Destiny Cheyann Davis (Elijah Dakota Aubrey Taylor) of Clarksville, TN, Skylar and Lacy Davis of Waynesboro; five step grandchildren, Mason Rhinehart, Kenisha Hester, Dannye Qualls, Brandon Staggs, Kenzie Joyner; eleven great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren. She is also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm service time at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN with Greg Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens of Wayne County in Waynesboro, TN.

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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Wayne County

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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Memorial Gardens of Wayne County - Waynesboro

State Hwy 99, Waynesboro, TN 38485

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