LAWSON, Karen Jan 14, 1948 - Sep 19, 2025

LAWSON, Karen Jan 14, 1948 - Sep 19, 2025

ANDERSON — Karen S. Lawson, 77, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1948, in Anderson, Indiana, and was a graduate of Madison Heights High School.
A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to caring for her family. Karen was a longtime member of the Anderson Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she was actively involved in Vacation Bible School and served as its director for several years. She also faithfully worked as the church janitor for many years.
She enjoyed scrapbooking and cherished spending time with her family, playing a vital role in helping raise her grandchildren. She had a special bond with her beloved dog, Piper, who brought her great joy.
Karen is survived by her seven children, Bryan (wife, Tracy) Lawson of Spencer, Robert (wife, Anna) Lawson of Hope, Lorrie (husband, Mike) Huffman of Bloomington, Brad (wife, Momi) Lawson of Arizona, Jeffery (wife, Shelly) Lawson of Anderson, Jennifer Welch of Anderson, and Susan (husband, Todd) Bozell of Lapel; her mother, Marilyn Gardner Huston of Anderson; 12 grandchildren, Samantha Lawson, Hunter Lawson, Hayden Lawson, Maria Lawson, Alison Ballman, Joshua Grubb, Lika Lawson, Ryan Lawson, Madison Lawson, Brandon Welch, Noah Bozell and Luke Bozell.
Karen is also survived by many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Karen was also survived by her good friend, Roberta Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lee Lawson on Oct. 6, 2023; her father, Loren E. Huston; brother, Phillip Wayne Huston; sister, Elondalou Campbell; and son-in-law, James Howard Welch III.
Visitation for family and friends will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Brown-Butz-Diedring Chapel, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson.
A funeral celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Mike Huffman officiating. Burial will conclude services at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel.
Bozell Funeral Homes & Crematory has been entrusted to serve the Lawson family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Larry Lawson Scholarship Fund for Radiology Technology Students, c/o Community Hospital Foundation, 1515 N. Madison Ave., Anderson, IN 46011.
The family would like to thank Dr. Reddy and the staff of Community Hospital for the care they provided for Karen.