KAREN B. CARTER, age 72, of Frankfort, formally of Washington CH, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11:36 a.m. at the Adena Medical Center Emergency Room.

She was born on June 15, 1947 in Fayette County to Emerson and Jane Cummings Carter. She was a 1965 Miami Trace High School graduate where she had played clarinet in the marching band and had also been a majorette. She later attended Miami University. Karen enjoyed listening to gospel music and singing but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, brother Tony Carter, and sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Bakenhester and Debbie Rayburn.

Survivors include her step-mother Pat Trimmer Carter, brother, Carson (Ginny) Carter, Jay Carter, and Susan (Martin) Brakefield, as well as eight nieces and nephews, and nineteen great-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Cemetery with Rev. Tina Fox officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com

Graveside Service

Summers Funeral Home

Saturday October 5th, 2019

11:30am

223 W Market St Washington Court House , OH 43160