Karen Drennen

Karen Marie Drennen of Potosi, Missouri, was born on September 7, 1955 at Bonne Terre, Missouri, a daughter to Lennie and Ethel (Cain) DeClue. Karen departed this life on Monday, June 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 30 days.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her three children: Brandi Cook (husband, Kenny), Brad Drennen and Heather, Heidi Schrum (husband, Kermitt); twelve grandchildren: Katelyn, Jonathan, Dylan, Alivia, Kailey, Matthew, Lydia, Abigail, Olivia, Madelyn, Gage, and Emma; eight great grandchildren; five siblings: Tina (Randy) Williams, Mickey (Paula) DeClue, Timothy DeClue, Kelly (Rex) Isgriggs, and Rhonda Gonzalez; special great niece, Kinslie DeClue and many other nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

In addition to her father and mother, Karen was preceded in death by two brothers: Edward DeClue and Richard DeClue; and many other dear relatives.

Karen served as an “honorary momma” to many other kids in the community. She enjoyed baking, garage selling, and most of all spending time with family. Karen was very independent. She always wanted to do for others and never wanted the attention on her. Karen worked at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home as a CNA for many years. She loved working with residents especially those battling Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Karen was one to never complain and led a simple life. One of the greatest moments of her life was when she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior. She will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

A time of visitation will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 from 10:30 AM until the time of her Funeral Service at 1 PM held at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 East High Street, Potosi, MO. 63664. Pastor Dale Stringer will officiate her service. Interment will follow in the Cook Family Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.