Karen Margaret Stalnaker

She was born in Elkins, a daughter of the late Hoy and Arlene Hogue Ferguson.

She graduated from Elkins High School in 1961. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Fonso Stalnaker; her two sons, William “Bill” Stalnaker of Fairmont and Todd Stalnaker and his wife, Cheryl, of Fairmont; two brothers, Larry Ferguson of Elkins and Lynn Ferguson and his wife, Laura, of Elkins; one very special grandson, Karrington Stalnaker of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at Crystal Springs Community Church (602 Harris St, Elkins, WV 26241) on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will begin from the church on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor David Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.carpenterandford.com.