Ms Karen Kaye Claborn

January 20, 1958 - December 1, 2020

Karen Kaye Claborn was born to the union of Theodore Shade and Donnie Mae Johnson On January 20 th 1958 in Kansas City Missouri. “Bit” as she was affectionately called by family members. She was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. Karen was a hard, dedicated employee. Karen began her career at an early age at Westin Crown Center. Karen the finished her career at Swope Parkway Health Center for ten years. She retired in 2011, Karen did not mind an honest day’s work. Karen was a member of Heaven Sent Community Church, until she became ill. Karen lived for her daughters, son and grandbabies. Karen departed this life on Tuesday December 1 st , 2020. Her mother, Donnie Mae Johnson, her husband David Lee Claborn, sister Ladonna K. Johnson, nephew, Brandon J. Gardner, nephew Mikilos Guinn Jr, all preceded her in death. Karen leaves to charish he memory daughter, Tiffany Jones, son Marion Claborn (Rochelle) Her father, Theodore Shade, brother Sonny Johnson (Connie) Ronald Johnson (Patricia) Willie Aubrey (Rowena) sisters, Linda Johnson, Sharon Moten (James), Sheree Davis (Reginald), Sharol Aubrey. A host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other Family and Friends who loved her dearly.