Karen Beth Pickering

Karen Beth Pickering, 73, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 6:50 am on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Sunset Garden Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. There will be no visitation; family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.  Reverend Donnie Hughes will officiate. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

She was born on April 6, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Harlan and Ruth (Parkinson) Henderson.

She worked many years as a secretary and also as a waitress. She loved animals and especially her cat. Karen also always enjoyed a good shopping trip.

Karen was survived by her Daughter: Genny (Eric) McClusky of Harrisburg, IL; 2 Brothers: Jim Henderson of Ashville, NC and Ben Henderson of Harrisburg, IL; Nephews: Kurt Henderson and Jimmy Henderson both of North Carolina; and several aunts and uncles.