We are sad to announce that on September 2, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Karen Evelyn Cowart Petray in Dallas, Texas, born in Wharton, Texas. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Evelyn Cowart Petray to show support.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Joycelynn and Cecil; and her son James Wayne Barnes. She is survived by: her children, Bobbie Bell (Nathan) of Rison and Jeff Petray (Jennifer) of Heber Springs; her grandchildren, Julie Rollans (Justin), Mallory Bell and Preslie Petray; her great grandchild Kenneth Nate Rollans; her siblings, Richard Cowart (Diane) of Modesto and Kathy Chaka of Wharton; and her pets, Booger and Charlie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Benton Funeral Home (501 W 4th St, Fordyce, AR 71742). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.