The Lord blessed Willie and Elbert Loving and gave them a precious baby girl, Karen Lynn Loving on July 1,1957 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. From the beginning Karen celebrated life with joy, purpose, and passion. Her beautiful smile lit up a room, projecting her kindness of heart and a giving spirit that touched everyone she met.

Karen accepted Christ at a young age at Summerlee Baptist Church. As a child she adored being around her brothers and sisters in the rural landscape of the country. She aged and attended Collins high school in Oakhill, West Virginia where she graduated with honors. Karen then attended West Virginia Tech where she graduated with her associate’s degree in science.

Karen went on to start her family moving from Summerlee to Cleveland, Ohio. She was not only a mother and wife, but a pinnacle part of her extended family and friends. She was a shining light, known for her unwavering love and kindness. Karen had a special gift for bringing people together, often filling her home with delicious aromas of her cooking as she prepared family dinners that created cherished memories. Her laughter was contagious, and her spirit was warm, making every gathering feel like a celebration. Karen’s love for her family was evident in everything she did. Her home was a sanctuary where all were welcomed and loved the same.

Karen Lynn Rudolph’s sunset was on June 10,2025 and that beautiful bright smile was laid to rest.  Her spirit has encouraged and uplifted all as a testament to who she was in her life’s purpose and legacy. Her greatest joy and fulfillment were that of family, a loving heart and an extended helping hand to all she loved. She will be missed. Her outreach and projection of love will echo throughout time, in her caring, loving way.

Karen is preceded in the death of her father, Elbert Loving; mother, Willie Davis; sisters, Doris Redd, Melanie Davis, and Ellen Gray; brothers, Louis Loving and James Davis; son, Duane Keeton

Karen is survived by her husband Tracy Rudolph; sister, Mae Dawson; brother, Michael Loving; daughter, Tamara Keeton; sons, Rontey (Sheena) Greene, Demetrius (Tiffany) Powell and Brandon (Alyssa) Rudolph; granddaughters Desiree (Hunter) Anderson, Tanija Braxton, Jordyn Rudolph, London Rudolph, Rylan Rudolph, Dakayla Greene, and Autumn Greene; grandsons, Davonte Greene and Ashton Greene; great grandson Darius Anderson. As well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.