Karen Anne Craver, 66 years old, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs for approximately 56 years.
Karen was born on 14 February 1959 to Clifford Ellwood Craver, II and Barbara Anne (Baylor) Craver in Norfolk, Virginia.
Karen was fond of spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening, singing and had an appreciation for dance. She was a member most recently of ClayHouse Church and attended General William Mitchell High School, graduating in 1977. She graduated from cosmetology school and spent many years doing hair, which she loved. In addition to styling hair, she also was a claims support provider, and volunteered for Compassus Hospice for many years.
She is survived by her siblings: Linda (Craver) Purdy, Janice Craver Emary, Randolph Craver, and Scott Craver, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, 7-nieces, 3-nephews, 5-great nieces and 3-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, an uncle, an aunt, and great-grandparents.
No visitation is planned at this time. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Karen’s name may be made to: The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Dance the Night Away Karen. We miss your beauty and caring. I’m sorry to see you leave so soon. You lit up the room. The door has closed but your laugh lingers with us.
Karen’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at
ClayHouse Church 5620 Dublin Blvd.,
Colorado Springs,CO 80923 at 10am
My dearest friend Karen,
I was so blessed to have you in my life. I will definitely miss our 5 am texts. The world will not be the same without you here. I will hold the memories in my heart .Goodbye my lovely friend but just remember you will never be forgotten ❤️ I love you girl, rest in peace(I’m glad you are not suffering anymore).