Karen Cleveland was born on November 16, 1954 to Weaver Frank and Lois Fowler in Brownsville, TX. Karen passed from her life on October 26, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA.

Karen was a homemaker and housekeeper most of her adult life. She enjoyed many hobbies, including: macrame, planting, and puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed time with her children and family picnics at Hartpark.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents: Weaver and Lois Fowler; and her sister: Sue Fowler.

She is survived by her children: Karla Woolfolk (Keith) of Bakersfield, CA, Karl Cleveland (Carmen) of Bakersfield, CA, Keanna Staples (Mike) of Antlers, OK, Sarah Slay (Brady) of Oceanside, CA, Frank Slay of Lake Isabella, CA, and a bonus daughter Beth Smith of Bakersfield, CA; sisters: Judy Cleveland (Truman) and Paula Fowler; one brother: Danny Fowler; 9 grandchildren: Krysti, Keith Jr., Karly, Kyle, Kelsey, Mykah, Michael (Hotrod), Elizabeth, and Teegan; 12 great-grandchildren: Ayainna (Yaya), Koi, Braxton, KennLeigh, ShaeLynn, Kamden, Kayveon, Kayden, Kamani, Emmett, Everett, and Casey; as well as many other relatives and friends.

A Funeral service will be held: 

1:30 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2022

Basham Funeral Chapel

Bakersfield, California