Karen Lynn Ford, of Brewster, passed away on December 2nd at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Massillon, on March 6th, 1957 to the late Delbert "Bud" Smith and Linda Jacobs. In addition, she is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Mary Ellen (Smith) Bennett, her brother Delbert Daniel "Danny" Smith, as well as her life-long partner, David A. Ford. Karen was a devoted and loving individual whose life revolved around her family. She found immense joy in taking care of her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, creating cherished memories that will forever live on in their hearts. Survived by her daughter Brandy Burdette; 2 sisters Brenda Sue (Charles Woodring) Calvert, Tami Jo Bennett; 3 grandchildren Marissa Nicole Gross, Brandon David Gross, Hailey Maelyn Gross; great-granddaughter Sadie Mae Lavery; many nieces and nephews; as well as other loving friends and family.



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