Karen Diann Thompson

1961-2023

Karen Diann Thompson Allen, 62, of Opelika AL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023

in Valley AL surrounded by family. She was born on October 6, 1961 in Dadeville AL to Floyd

Thompson and Mary Gillen Thompson.

She accepted Christ on February 25,1980 at Calvary Baptist Church in Dadeville, AL. She

always prayed for her family. And even though she was so sick her faith never wavered.

Karen loved her family and was so proud to be a Nana. She had pictures proudly displayed for

everyone to see. Family was everything to her and she didn't miss an opportunity to pray for

them.

Her hobbies throughout her life were Alabama football, Nascar racing, anything to do with Jeff

Gordon, talking on the CB radio, puzzles, getting her nails done and whatever her dog Logan

wanted to do.

Karen was preceded in death by both of her parents, brother Herman Thompson, nephew Chris

Wright and brother in laws Larry Merritt and Barney Bass. She is survived by her son Johnny

(Courtney) Pitts. Grandchildren Lucas (Ashley), Parker, Wyatt, and Lily. Great Grandson Dean.

Sisters Tommie (Jerry) Dakins, Margaret Bass. Brother Kenneth (Kenny) Thompson. Nieces

Tina Wright, Mary (Don) Rudd, Donna (Bruce) Haman, Bonnie (Wayne) Wilkerson, Sarah (Joey)

Clark, Bobbie Litsey, Maggie (Derek) Bice, Peggy (Ray) Story, BJ (Whitney) Bass, Curtis

(Margarite) Bass and Kimberly Caylor. Several great nieces and nephews. Special friend Scott

Woodall. And her beloved dog Logan.

A memorial service will be held at West End Baptist Church at 2809 55th St, Valley, AL on

Friday, November 17 at 1:00 pm CST (2:00 EST), preceded by visitation at 12:00 pm CST (1:00 EST)Immediately following

the service, the family will gather for a meal provided by the church. Flowers are welcomed or

contributions to the Spencer Cancer Center or Lee County Humane Society in her honor.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.