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Karen Beth Denton

August 8, 1945 — October 27, 2023

Karen Beth Denton, 78, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 27, 2023 in Hobart, Oklahoma. Karen was born on August 8, 1945, to Hack and Ona (McClure) Shelton. Karen grew up attending school in Roosevelt and graduated from Snyder High School. She Married the love of her life Tommy Denton on August 19,1962 in Snyder, Oklahoma, to this union were born 2 sons: Thomas Kyle Denton and Mark Denton. Karen spent most of her early years chasing the boys around to sporting events while working at Hobart Stockyards and Broadway Parts. She was elected Kiowa County Court Clerk in 1994 and retired from her position in 2008. Most of her spare time revolved around her grandkids and great grandkids, which were her pride and joy. Karen was exceptionally proud of her family. Karen was a lifelong member of Washington Street Baptist Church, Hobart, where she faithfully served her Lord and Savior. Besides being fully committed to the Lord, Karen greatly loved her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.


Survivors include: 1 son: Mark Lane Denton and wife Jan of Hobart
6 grandchildren: Calli Looper and husband Ryan of Hobart
Cameron Walker and husband Seth of Hobart
Kyler Denton of Hobart, OK
Danica Stevens and Husband Chance of Blanchard, OK
Lindsey Richards and Husband Blaine of Hobart
Madison Denton of Hobart
8 great grandchildren: Lakyn and Lexyn Looper
Brasen and Lainey Walker
Madden and Ledger Stevens
Raelyn and Ryder Richards

Preceded in death by her parents: Hack and Ona Shelton, Husband Tommy and son Thomas Kyle, 2 brothers, Jack Shelton and Pat Shelton, 1 sister Sandra Barshard



Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023
Washington Street Baptist Church
Hobart, Oklahoma

Interment: Hobart Rose Cemetery
Hobart, Oklahoma

Visitation: 1:00 p.m.~8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Hobart, Oklahoma

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. to receive friends and family.

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, OK
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, October 29, 2023

1:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart

306 West 11th Street, Hobart, OK 73651

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Funeral

Monday, October 30, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Washington Street Baptist Church

928 South Washington Street, Hobart, OK 73651

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Burial

Hobart Rose Cemetery

, Hobart, OK 73651

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