Karen Sue France, 60, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at her home. She was born to Lacy and Mary (Miller) Carpenter on November 13, 1953 in Wabash, Indiana. Her parents survive in Wabash, Indiana.

She was a 1972 Wabash High School graduate. Karen married Terry D. France on July 11, 1971, he survives. She was a dedicated teacher aide for the Wabash City Schools. Karen loved reading, writing, books, and poetry. She thoroughly enjoyed and had a gift for helping the kids at school. Karen especially loved her family and grandchildren.

She is also survived by Scott France (Tammy) and Brandon France (Emily) both of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Isabel, Jonah, Maggie, Solomon, Jacob, and Sophia all of Wabash, Indiana; sisters, Mrs. Chris (Janice) Perkins of Iowa and Mrs. Greg (Diane) Pankop of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Carpenter.

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will be at a later date.

Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash City Schools- after School tutoring program or Wabash girl's tennis program, P.O. Box 744, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com