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Karen Crone Sanchez

Karen Crone Sanchez, age 51, of Benton, passed away peacefully at home April 8, 2017, a day following happy conversations with her son and siblings. Born in Little Rock on June 20, 1965, Karen lived her early years in the Sardis Community and graduated from Bryant High School in 1983. She attended UALR and spent most of her career in progressively more responsible finance positions at GMAC, Metropolitan Bank, and Eagle Bank where she served as assistant vice president. Karen was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Dean and Mary Crone. She is survived by one son, Nicholas Sanchez of Little Rock; and his father, John Sanchez of Ft. Smith; siblings, Charles Crone (Cindy), Randy Crone, Lisa Adams (Danny), and Beth Crone (Jason); and numerous extended family members including seven much loved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of Karen's life at 11 on Thursday, April 13 at Ashby's Funeral Home in Benton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with Karen's end of life expenses in care of Sardis UMC, 10715 West Sardis Road, Bauxite, Ark. 72011. On-line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published April 10, 2017

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