Karen Sue Nichols, 88, of Clendenin, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2026. suddenly.
She was the daughter of the late Willie S. Huffman and Goldie Gay Lovejoy Huffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack K. Nichols, daughter Debbie Shamblin, brothers Billy Huffman, Jim Huffman, and Rodney Huffman, and sister Shirley Huffman.
Karen faithfully attended Falling Rock Gospel Tabernacle for 35 years. She was the best Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma in the world. She loved everyone and never met a stranger . Her door was always open to everyone and she always had a smile on her face to greet them. She was the heart and soul of our family. We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.
Karen is survived by her daughter Terry Woods (Greg), grandchildren Jaclyn Raines (Chris), Jeremy Woods (Samantha), April Moore (Billy), Lindsey Shamblin (Pat), great-grandchildren: Ethan, Olivia, Daphne, Maxwell, Acelyn, Silas, Kylee, Hayden and Hudson, brothers, Keith Huffman, Dave Huffman, and Roger Huffman, and sisters Renee Burdette, Brenda Dye, and Cathy Parsons.
The visitation will be Tuesday October 27, 2026 at Falling Rock Gospel Tabernacle from 11:30-12:30. The funeral will be at 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Tim Harper officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Arrangements are in the care of Stump-Matics Funeral Home, 8539 Elk River Road North, Clendenin, West Virginia, 25045. Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Falling Rock Gospel Tabernacle, 5564 Elk River Road North, Elkview, WV 25071.
