Karen Sue Varner

Karen Sue Varner, loving mother, sister and dear friend, 74, of Maidsville, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born May 13, 1941 in Morgantown a daughter of the late Coleman C. and Martha W. Watts Forbes. Karen worked many years as a label control specialist at Mylan Pharmaceuticals. She loved spending time with her mom, sister, and her dog Petie. When she was able, she also enjoyed visiting her daughter. She is survived by her daughter Donna Dee Dee' Varner of Vienna, VA; sister Sharen Nair and husband Garey of Brookhaven; three brothers Jack Forbes and wife Shirley of Star City, Carl Forbes and wife Darlene of Core, David Forbes and wife Connie of Oakland, MD; sister-in-law Janet Forbes of Masontown, WV; a granddog Rosco P., and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Varner; two brothers Richard Dick' Forbes, Randy Forbes; and a sister-in-law Karen Forbes. Honoring Karen's wishes cremation services were arranged by Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.