Karen Anne Hunter

Karen Anne Hunter went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2026 in Winter Haven, FL to Claudia and Robert Hunter. She joined older sister, Mary, completing the family. A 1997 graduate of Winter Haven High School, she attended the University of South Florida, graduating in 2002. Karen was a teacher at heart, teaching first at Elbert Elementary and then at Lake Shipp Elementary. She taught kindergarten, second, and third grades over the years, but kindergarten had her heart. Helping those little ones grow as students, as well as independent people, brought her so much joy. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, music, and animals. Creating pieces for Blue Ladybug gifts, selling at craft fairs, and meeting new people was her true relaxation time. Spending time with her family and friends was important to her, saying "you have to make the time to keep relationships open with those you care about." Above all, she loved the Lord, having accepted her Savior at an early age. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Kristen Lynne Hunter; her godson, Juan Medina; both sets of grandparents; three maternal aunts; two paternal aunts and uncles. Karen is survived by her sister, Mary Hunter; her uncle, Douglas Henderson; her aunt, Rebecca Hunter; and her "sister of the heart," Angelina (Manuel) Medina, Jolanda (James) Foreman, Tamara Thomas; her goddaughters, Vanessa Puentes, Margaritta Puentes, and Isabel Medina and their families, as well as many loving cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens in Auburndale. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with services immediately following.