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Karen Lee Gabbert Coulson, 83, of Littlestown, Pa., was called home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 23, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 4, 1942, in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Bruce and Katherine L. Knox Gabbert, Jr.
Karen was the loving wife of Don B. Coulson, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage until his passing February 27, 2026.
Karen attended Morgantown High School and graduated from Frederick High School (Maryland) and Hagerstown Business College.
She worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and later in life as a store manager at Style Fabrics and as an insurance agent with State Farm, retiring in 2002.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (honoring her Patriot ancestor, Hans Jacob Gebhardt), and Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, sewing, crafting, watching tennis, golf and more recently the FIFA World Cup, and most of all spending time with her family. She was also deeply interested in political affairs.
Karen is survived by her children, Kevin Nelson and wife Rebecca, and Kim Nelson Clark and husband Joseph Clark, Jr.; stepchildren, Deanne Coulson Flock and husband Michael, and Chuck Coulson and wife Sondra; along with 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her sisters, Patricia Wilson and husband Will Wilson, and Elizabeth Kumpula and husband Keith Kumpula.
In addition to her parents and husband, Don B. Coulson, she was preceded in death by her son, Craig S. Nelson; and her sister, Connie E. Wynn.
A private graveyard service will be held to celebrate and remember Karen's life. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Karen's honor, to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
Memories and Condolences can be shared with the family at www.kenworthyfh.com