Granite City—Karen F. Edwards, 69, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home.

Born July 7, 1951 in St. Louis, MO, she was a daughter of Robert Kincheloe and Freda Smith.  They preceded her in death, along with her husband, Gene Edwards, a son, Edwin Summers, and two sisters, Wanda Messina and Donna Fabro.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Marc) VanderWeelle of Edwardsville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, who she absolutely loved spending time with; and a brother, Gary (Beverly) Kincheloe of Missouri.

No services are scheduled.

Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com