Obituary of Karen DeGrasse

Mitchell – Karen DeGrasse, 71, of Mitchell, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at her residence. Born February 26, 1943 in Lawrence Co., she was the daughter of Roy and Catherine (Shelton) Craig. She married Frank E. DeGrasse on December 2, 1960 and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1992. She retired as a super-duper custodian for the Mitchell High School and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, music, games and watching Judge Judy. She was a hard-working, strong, independent woman who will be remembered for her loving heart. Survivors include a daughter, Denise Masterson and husband, Kevin, of Bedford; two sons, Steven DeGrasse and wife, Angel, of Corydon and Brady DeGrasse of Panama City Beach, FL; a sister Brenda Phillips of Bloomington; grandchildren, Brandi Masterson and partner, Jeremy Taylor, of Bloomington, Kory Masterson and wife, Stacy, of Bedford, Erin Masterson and partner, Brian Davis, of Bloomington, Isaiah and Mackenzie DeGrasse both of Corydon; two great grandchildren, Piper and Shepherd Masterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Eddie and Charles Craig; two sisters, Donna Hackett and Anita Thompson. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 28th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until the hour of service on Saturday, February 28th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.