Karen M. (Wallace) Relyveld

Karen M. (Wallace) Relyveld, 57, of Benton, died Monday morning, May 13, 2024 at her home, following a lengthy illness.

Born June 16, 1966 in East Meadow, New York, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Myers) Wallace.  She and her husband, Edward Relyveld, would have celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on August 1st.

Karen had worked in a sewing factory and more recently for the former DR's Market in Benton and the Lightstreet Sunoco, until poor health forced her retirement.  

Surviving, in addition to her husband, Edward, are her two children:  C. J. Relyveld and Brianna Relyveld, both at home; three sisters:  Judy, Lisa and Joann as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Cosgrove, on August 2, 2019 and by two sisters and a brother:  Barbara, Debbie and Robert "Bob".

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 10 AM at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (S. R. 487) with Pastor Scott L. Lyons, Stillwater Christian Church, officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.  

The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., of Benton, is honored to serve the Relyveld Family. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website:  www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

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