Karen Hislope, 68, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. She was born on December 2, 1956 in Harriman, TN, a daughter of the late Don and Laura Eloise Brown Johnson.
Karen was a former factory worker at Fruit of the Loom and a member of Coffey’s Chapel Community Church. She considered herself a “homebody” and enjoyed being in the comforts of her own home when she wasn’t working.
SURVIVORS:
1 brother: Barren (and Lisa) Johnson of Russell Springs
1 stepson: Richard (and Jennifer) Bennett; her stepdaughter, Cristy Coffey
3 step-grandchildren: Jalen (and Brittany) Bennett; Olivia (and Collin) Huntsman, and Kenneka Coffey (and Matt VanHook)
7 step-great-grandchildren
Several nieces, nephews, & friends
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her first husband, Garvin Bennett; her second husband, Stan Hislope; and two sisters: Donita Lawless; and Michelle Stearns.
Per Karen’s wishes, cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home.
Memorial Service: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:00pmCT at Coffey’s Chapel Community Church with Bro. Jeff Karnes officiating
Visitation: Beginning at 3:00pmCT on Friday at the church
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the Coffey’s Chapel Community Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
