And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. Romans 8:28.
Karen Ann Endicott-Coyan, 72, passed on Friday morning, June 19, 2026, at Freeman Medical in Fort Scott with family beside her.
Karen was born August 6, 1953, to William Junior and Grace Lorene (Cash) Endicott, the fourth of seven children. She grew up in the Pawnee and Hiattville areas of Bourbon County. She was baptized at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church where she is a member. She learned many life-long skills as a member of 4-H. Karen graduated from Uniontown High School in 1971, and in September of 1971, she married Joel Raines. They had one son, Joseph William Raines, on July 29, 1972. They divorced in January 1973. Karen raised her son by herself while working and completing her education.
Karen graduated from Fort Scott Community College and attended Pittsburg State University majoring in accounting. During her career, she was employed for 5 years by Fort Scott Coca-Cola in accounts receivable; 14 years at Mid-Western Distribution in accounting, with her last position as Accounting Manager; 23.5 years at Mercy Hospital of Fort Scott, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement and Advocacy; and 1 year at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri, in Reimbursement, before her cancer diagnosis forced her retirement.
On July 2, 1993, she married the man of her dreams, John A. Coyan, her soul mate and best friend. They enjoyed their life together on the farm and grew closer and more in love as each year passed. Their marriage was truly a blessing from God. Karen’s heart was shattered on July 31, 2019, whe`n her beloved John was called to his eternal home.
Karen enjoyed reading, cooking, especially baking, and working in her flowers, plants, and African Violets, as well as counted cross stitch and spending time with her family. Karen cherished time spent with her grandchildren. When Madelyn and Arminda were young, Karen and John made several trips each year to Pennsylvania. She was an excellent cook and baker, and truly enjoyed hosting get-togethers with family and friends.
Karen was a member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church. She was a life-member of Bourbon County Fair Association, and former Treasurer; she had served as Pawnee Republican Precinct Committee Woman; Trustee of Pawnee Township; and Treasurer of the Pleasant View Cemetery Association for over 25 years. She served as a 4-H project leader while her son was a member. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for many years. She served as Worthy Matron for 3 years, District Aide, Rand Committee Member, Grand Teller, and Special Page twice.
She is survived by her son, Joe Raines and Sonja Davis of Fort Scott, having moved from Roxboro, NC to be Karen’s care-givers; two granddaughters, Madelyn Raines, of Canton, Ohio, and Arminda Grace Drexler and husband John of Pennsylvania; a brother, Oscar Endicott and wife Ruth; sisters Michele Schick and husband Greg, and Billie Young and husband Steve; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Endicott, all of Fort Scott. She is also survived by a step-daughter, Suzann Audi and husband Ahmad; 3 step-grandchildren, Ali, Jawad, and Layla of Prairie View, IL; 5 nephews, Jim Endicott, Mike Endicott, Tim Endicott, William Schick, and Matthew Schick; and 6 nieces, Leanna Howard, Louella Howard, Stephanie Nimmo, Stacy Davis, Alycia Endicott, and Mary Grace Barfield. In addition to her beloved husband John, she was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Joyce Elaine Howard, and Joy Lee (Yodi) Endicott; a brother, Robert Endicott, and a brother-in-law, Dennis A. Howard.
Pastor Mike Bright will officiate a celebration of Karen’s homegoing at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church, with burial following at the Pleasant View (Large) Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family will greet friends Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with O.E.S. Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Karen requested memorial donations to Care to Share, or Cherry Grove Baptist Church, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.
