Karen Shumate

Mrs. Karen Stoots Shumate, 73, passed away January 4, 2022 at her home. She was born October 5, 1948 to the late Garland Stoots and Dorothy Mae Musser in Smyth County VA. Karen was an inspirational Christian who was very involved in church for her entire life. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, was extremely dedicated to her family, and had a love for animals. For 39 years of her life she worked as a registered nurse. In addition to her parents Karen was preceded in death by her husband; Howard Shumate, three sisters; Francis Powell, Shirley Hutton, Evelyn Kincaid, two brothers; Garland Stoots Jr. and Bob Canning, a granddaughter; Faith Morphies, and a son-in-law; Greg Satterfield. She is survived by her three daughters; Christina Satterfield of Chilhowie VA, Erin Sheets (James Nifong) of King NC, Kim Morphies (George) of the home, a sister; Virginia Ann Jones of Marion VA, a special brother-in-law Col. Irvin “Mike” Hutton of Vinton VA, eleven grandchildren; Lodema Satterfield (Jeffery Compton) of Marion VA, Aleisha Satterfield of Chilhowie VA, Johnathan Collins (Alison) of Asheville NC, Andy Collins of King NC, Kaitlin Ray of King NC, and Christian Nifong of King NC, Jacob, Rhiannon, Jonathan, Heather, and Anthony Morphies of the home, two great grandchildren; Jaelynn Satterfield of Chilhowie VA and Cassadee Hyler of Marion VA, numerous nieces and nephews, best friend since childhood; Linda Blevins, a special friend and family member; Billy Collins, loving ex-husband; Ric Sheets, many friends, coworkers, patients, and brothers and sisters in Christ. The family would like to recognize Kim Morphies for the love and care shown as her mother’s caregiver for sixteen years and her willingness to give up her dreams to be there for her mother. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the loving care shown by Trellis Supportive Care. A celebration of life will be held 2:00pm January 23 at her home.