Karen J. Bunn-Taylor 1953-2021

“Mother Karen,” as she was affectionately called, was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Little Rock, Ark., a daughter of Alonza and Loretta Carter.

Karen attended South High School in Youngstown. She was employed as a cook at Daybreak Youth Crisis Center until her retirement.

Karen could be found every Christmas season volunteering as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and often shared the stories of the people she encountered and how God allowed her to be an encouragement to many.

Her greatest love was her children, grandchildren and spending time with family. She was truly a Woman of God who will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her memory and continue her legacy, her children, Lamont Bunn (Tracey Stone), Usonda Bunn, Louis Taylor, Isaac Taylor and Sierra Taylor, all of Youngstown; children in love, Elder George (Kristy) Green of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Pastor Hernan (Pastor Jessica) Rosario and Caprice (Bobby) Green, both of Youngstown; her siblings, Carlette (Al) Pickard, Larry (Cora “Vern”) Carter, all of Youngstown; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former spouse, Larry Taylor, who remained the best of friends; her siblings, Nadine Jackson and Kenneth Bunn; her nephew, Kenneth “Junie” Bunn Jr.; and her sister-in-law, Darla “Tina” Taylor.

A homegoing celebration will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at New Vision New Day Ministry, 1970 Everett Ave., Youngstown. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Interment will be in Tod Homestead Cemetery.

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