Karen L. Plew

Age 75, of Mt. Morris, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mt. Morris Church of Christ, 1262 South Street, Mt. Morris, Michigan. Garfield Cooper and Nick Franklin to officiate. At a later date, Karen will be laid to rest at Beebe Cemetery. Family will be present at church to receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered to the Mt. Morris Church of Christ or the Swartz Creek Church of Christ Honduras Missions. Envelopes will be available at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Karen’s tribute wall at martinfuneralhome.com.

Karen Lee Plew was born on June 26, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Plew and Mrs. Phyllis (Ferguson) Plew Vivian. Karen graduated from Holly High School and would later achieve her license to become a Licensed Nurse Practitioner. With a desire to provide comforting care to everyone, she would work as a LPN for over 40 years. During this time, she worked for many different facilities, including Crowne Point Endoscopy and Surgery Center and Hurley Select Speciality Hospital. Additionally, she worked for McLaren Regional Medical Center for over 20 years. Living a devoted life of faith, Karen was a longtime member of Mt. Morris Church of Christ. Additionally, she completed many mission trips to Honduras with the Swartz Creek Church of Christ. Even outside the walls of the church, Karen would often have personal Bible studies and loved to attend virtual services when she wasn’t able to attend in person.

In her free time, Karen loved to travel and visit places, new and old. She would often visit Cheboygan and East Tawas with her family. Karen also would travel to Shipshewana, Indiana frequently with friends to visit the flea market. The trip would extend to Ontario, Canada when she would visit Forest Cliff Camp with her siblings, where she and many of her siblings were camp counselors. In addition to travelling and attending church, Karen loved listening to Christian music, watching western cowboy movies, and playing games, including Yahtzee, Monopoly, and Euchre. Spending time with her family and friends was what Karen enjoyed the most.

Left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Carol Bowen, Barbara Goings, Gary and wife, Debbie Plew, Wendy and husband, Randy Fishback; her dearest friends: Pam and Charles Koan, Phyllis Schumacher, Boyd and Phyllis Yancy; close church friends: Ronda Poe, Barb Floyd, Ruth Watson, Garfield and Nancy Cooper, and Nick Franklin; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Plew Sr. and Phyllis Plew Vivian; her step-father: William Vivian; her brother: Robert Plew Jr. and wife, Janet (Hill); her sisters: Mary Duckering, Anita and husband, Ken Yerian; and her furry companions: Samson and Muffin.