Karen S. Phillips, 78, Huntingburg

Karen S. Phillips, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence.

She was born April 20, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana, to George and Velma (McClellan) Dodd. 

Karen worked at DMI and Jasper Engines. She was a member of Holland American Legion, Huntingburg Eagles and Jasper Moose Lodge, where she worked as a bartender. She loved waterfalls, smoking, and drinking Mt. Dew. She also loved spending time with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter and her dogs Dottie and Arnie.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by one daughter, Kelly (fiancé Mick Merkley) Johnson of Indianapolis; one brother, Ronnie (Linda) Dodd of Lynnville; three sisters, Sandy Moody of Owenton, Kentucky, Lee (Robert) Wire of Evansville and Pennie Reinhart of Evansville; one granddaughter, Leslie Renee Root and; and one great granddaughter, Lillian Rae Root. 

A Celebration of life for Karen Phillips will be at Nass and Son Funeral Home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.