Larned – Karen Kay Stokes, 77, passed away May 7, 2014 at her home, Larned.

She was born February 20, 1937 in Kansas; the daughter of Raymond and Vera K. Brewer Branyan. A lifetime area resident she was retired from AT&T.

Karen was a self published novelist, publishing 6 or 7 novels in Kansas. She was also an airline stewardess and a model.

Survivors include; a son, Raymond Douglas Stokes, Elm Grove, Louisiana; a daughter, Sandra Pena, Bossier City, Louisiana; a brother, Thomas Everett (Sandy) Branyan and wife Saeko, Japan; four grandchildren, Larry Cooper, Stephen Cooper, Dillion Stokes and Matthew Stokes; a nephew, Lester Branyan and a niece Lester Branyan.

Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS.

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.