Karen Mcclanahan

Karen Louise McClanahan age 68, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed peacefully with her son by her side on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 13, 1955 to Theodore Louis and Eva Mae McClanahan (nee Curtis).

She was preceded in death by her Father, Theodore Louis McClanahan "Her Hero". Karen is survived by her Mother, Eva Mae McClanahan, Son, Gary Lee (Tanya) Griffith, Jr., Grandson, Gary Anthony Lee Griffith, Brothers, Theodore (Sue) McClanahan, Jr., Dan (Debbie) McClanahan, Jerry (Lisa) McClanahan, Paul (Denise) McClanahan, Rick McClanahan; plus many nieces and nephews and a host of other family members and friends.


Karen dedicated her life to her family and son. She will be remember as being loyal, a hard worker and devoted to her family. She loved her Irish heritage and Donald Trump.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday December 9, 2023 at the Elks Lodge #5, 3621 Glenmore Ave., Unit 2, Cincinnati, OH 45211

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