Karen L. Thompson

Karen L. Thompson, age 74, of Perry, passed away on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Warsaw, New York on May 20, 1951, a daughter to the late Paul and Esther (Crane) Herman.

Before retirement, Karen worked for the Wyoming County Mental Health Department in Warsaw as a Deputy to the Director of Community Services.

She was a former member of the Tuesday Club in Perry and a former President of the United Way of Wyoming County. Karen was an avid reader, enjoyed riding horses in her youth, playing cards and most importantly spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: Gary R. Thompson whom she married on December 15, 1979, son: James (Samantha Szwaczkowski) Reiter of Silver Springs, daughter: Sara (William) Emmons of Silver Springs, sister: Laura (Mark Jischke) LaChance of Perry, 2 sisters-in-law: Arna (Thomas) Schabloski of Warsaw, Patricia (James) Butts of North Greece, NY, brother-in-law: Bruce (Shelly) Thompson of Webster, 5 grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Thomas) Duignan, Cassandra Reiter, James Reiter, Kobey Emmons and Kaylie Emmons, 2 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with her parents Karen is preceded in death by her brother Robert Herman.

Family and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Saturday December 13th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 1pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.