Karen Elaine (Hardin) Earwood, age 75, of Delaware Passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Karen was born on March 10, 1950 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Loyd G and Iva Jewel Hardin. Karen was a graduate of Paris High School she attended University of the Ozarks before graduating from Arkansas Tech University in 1972. She was a beloved elementary school teacher who touched many students' lives through her love of learning before retiring in 2010. Karen's love of traveling took her to many countries including Germany, Ireland and Italy. She loved collecting antiques and her favorite past-time was going to thrift stores.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Paul Earwood, her daughter Michelle (Scott) Loving of Delaware, Her Five grandchildren: Savannah Loving, Colton Loving, Ella Loving, Emma Loving of Delaware and Avery Swatzel of Dardanelle. Two sisters: Brenda Bain of Clarksville and Louella Carter of Harrison and a host of family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the March of Dimes of Arkansas at 1501 North Pierce Street, Suite 106, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.

A celebration of life will be held from 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M., Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Union Bank Community Center in Paris, Arkansas.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com