Karen Ardella Stephens, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on Monday, December 22, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Ardella Grace Coble and William Tindell York.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mitchell, one son Robert Allen Meyer Jr. and one granddaughter Ashley Nicole Meyer.

She is survived by her three sons William Meyer (wife Valinda), Thomas Meyer and Michael Meyer (wife Tasha), four stepchildren, one sister Bobbie Morris, one brother Bruce York, seven grandchildren Sarah, Brandon, Grason, Briana, Braden, Britney and Ryan, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on January 3, 2024 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral services to follow at 10 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com