On July 3, 1983, she married Craig Brown in Bethany, Missouri. He survives of the home.
Karen was a graduate of South Harrison High School and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Bethany, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dr. Larry Long and Jackie Long.
Karen is also survived by her sister, Sandra Klindt, Bethany, MO; brother, Dr. Gary Long, Spear Fish, SD and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Immanuel Baptist Church, Bethany, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com