Karen Borders Stiltner

April 30, 1965 - May 29, 2022

Karen Borders Stiltner, 57, passed away on Sunday (May 29, 2022). Karen was born on April 30, 1965, in Grundy, VA to the late Charles William & Dolores Ann Borders. Karen loved Jesus and attended Celebration Church when she was able, when she wasn’t able, she attended Virtual Elevation Church. She was a Registered Nurse for over 28 years. Karen worked for 10 years for Dr. Paul T. Umstott where they have built an everlasting friendship. Karen was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brothers, Emerson Skeens and Michael Borders, and grandparents, Walter E Brown and Essie Smith Brown. Left to cherish her memory are husband and the love of her life of 36 years, Jerry Robert “Bob” Stiltner; son, Joshua Robert Stiltner & wife Julia; daughter, Bridgett Dolores Ann Martin & husband Wiley; brother, Archie Skeens; sister-in-law, Cindy McClanahan; extended children, Zech Steinmann, Dan Steinmann, Sam Steinmann & wife Jen, and Tim Steinmann & fiancé Erin; her poodle and Angel on Earth, Noel; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will greet guests and share memories on Thursday (June 2, 2022) from 1 to 2 p.m. at Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Chaplain Tom Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org; (800)-478-5833; 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105). The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for all the kind and compassionate care that was both given and shown to Karen in her time of need. Online condolences may be made to the Stiltner family at www.blevinscares.com. Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of serving the Stiltner family.