Karen Ann Merando

Karen Harper Merando of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020. Karen was the daughter of Glenn D. Harper of Avon Park, Florida and Bettye Warren Harper of Oak Island, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband, Keith; her father; and her brother Robert Harper. Karen is survived by a son, Wesley Shane Phillips; her mother; a brother, Glen Harper, Jr.; a sister, Toni Brooks; and niece, Samantha Blair. A private service will be held at a later date before interment at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Bettye Warrren 146 NW 1st Street Oak Island, North Carolina 28465