Obituary for Karen E. Rodabaugh
Karen E. Rodabaugh of Myakka City, Florida formerly of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Karen was born on April 25, 1956 to Willard and Juanita Bailey. Her mother resides in Myakka City, Florida. On March 27, 1976, Karen married Tim Rodabaugh and he resides in Myakka City, Florida.
Also surviving are her mother in law; Hazel Rodabaugh of Bluffton; step daughter, Angie (Gary) Hall of Ada; two sisters: Linda Bailey and Rachel (Mike) Manning both of Myakka City; a brother Shane Bailey of Battle Mountain, Nevada; a sister in law, Chris Rodabaugh of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Kendra (Dalton) Bass and Colton Hall of Ada; three great grandchildren: Brantley, Brooklyn and Blaine Bass of Ada; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her father Willard Bailey, her father in law Dr. E. Roy Rodabaugh, mother in law Bess Rodabaugh and brother in law Tom Rodabaugh.
Interment will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Arrangements were handled by Brown and Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bradenton, Florida.
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