Florence Marie Karnes, age 95, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. She was born October 30, 1928, in Fulton, KS the daughter of Howard and Lola White Taylor. She married Harrison Edward Cox in 1945, in Erie, KS. He preceded her in death in March 1974. She later married Warren Eugene Karnes on October 30, 1977, in Fort Scott. He preceded her in death in February 1998. Florence worked for Walder’s Bakery, Key Work Clothes, and was the manager of the Salvation Army store. She was a member of the V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary. Florence was a generous person, always helping someone. She enjoyed making quilts and baking, especially peanut butter cookies.
Survivors include 5 sisters, Betty Payne, Arcadia, KS, Shirley Driscoll, Denver, CO, Donna Thomas, Wagner, OK, Edna Page, Fort Scott, and Barbara Underwood, Fort Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews, including her caregiver, Cheryl Hawkins. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Joe, Bill, and Howard; and 3 sisters, Marita, Ethel, and Mary; and her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 1st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sheffield Cemetery, Arcadia, KS. A visitation time will be held from 9:00 AM Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.