Karen was born August 31, 1942 to Walter Harold Azbill and Leila "Ivonne" Azbill in Shawnee, KS. She grew up in Mission, KS, and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. Karen met John "Leroy" Edmiston and they were united in marriage on March 15, 1961 and to this union two children were born, Melinda and Mitchel. Karen devoted herself to being a homemaker and a farm wife, both very tough jobs. She was an excellent cook, which was helpful as she loved hosting family dinners. Karen had a love for the Kansas City Chiefs and made sure to cheer them on. She often stayed busy with being a part of Beta Sigma Phi, trips to Harrah's, and spending her Monday evenings at the Adrian Optimist Bingo nights. Karen also loved her time spent with her longtime friend, Kay, and her love for her grandchildren was always on display.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents and her spouse. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Wyrick, of Adrian, MO; her son, Mitchel (Andrea) Edmiston, of Adrian, MO; grandchildren: Eric Allison, Dylan (Eva) Allison, and Taylor (Ben Clary) Edmiston; great-grandchildren: Jacob Allison, Tatum Clary, and Levi Allison; and sister, Sandra Manion.
