Karen Sue (McCollum) Ralston

Karen Sue Ralston, 69, of Stout, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Adams County Manor in West Union.  She was born September 19, 1954, daughter of the late Donald and Betty Jane Bell McCollum.  She was the widow of the late Virgil Wesley Ralston Jr. who passed away in 2006.  In addition to her loving husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts, who were like sisters, Donna Bell Hendrix and Billy Jean Bell Teegarden.

Karen was a member of the Bentonville Christian Union Church as well as an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Manchester Veterans Club.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Tracy (Trevor) Spires; grandchildren, Kiersten, Gracelyn and Parker Spires; siblings, Sharon (Mark) Flora and Ray (Michael Klapp) McCollum as well as many close family members.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 11:00 AM, until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home, 35 W. Second St., Manchester.  Burial will follow at Manchester Cemetery.  

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Manchester Veterans Club.

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