Karen Nichols

Karen Nichols, 63, of Perry, passed away at home March 20, 2024, from liver cancer and into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord.

Karen Sue Buchanan was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Melvin and Shirley Buchanan (Dillinger). Karen graduated from Midland High School, class of 1979. As a young girl she often said she wanted to travel America. She was able to complete that request, making it to 43 states, Canada and Mexico. COVID cancelled the trip to New England. Hawaii was scheduled for this summer. Amtrak was her favorite way to travel.

April 16, 1999, she married Keith Nichols. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of that year and was a 24-year survivor. She retired from Wells Fargo. She had been an active member of the Perry Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for the women’s shelter and was very proud of her flower beds.

Karen is survived by her husband, Keith; brother, Mike Buchanan; sister, Teresa Buchanan; grandsons: Cameron, Cody and Ethan Morgan.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and sister, Debbie Gardner.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. April 4 at the Diagonal Cemetery in Diagonal. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., prior to the service, at the Arispe Roadside Cafe, 400 Division St, Arispe.

The family requests memorial donations be directed to the Susan Komen Foundation.