Karen Ilene Eichinger, Berryville, AR, daughter of Henry and Shirley (Wilkerson) Diel, was born August 12, 1952 in Monroe, LA and departed this life on June 8, 2020 at the age of 67.

Karen had just recently moved to Arkansas from Branson, MO due to declining health.  She was a member of New Life Church in Berryville, AR.  Karen loved being a mom, grandmother and great grandmother.  Karen loved people and was known for her beautiful smile.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her late husband, Brett Eichinger.

Survivors include: Fiance`, Fred Hawkins of Berryville, AR;  three daughters, Michelle Sanders and husband, Jeremy of Berryville, AR, Christy McKnight and husband, King of Oak Grove, AR and Mandi Arnold and husband, Adam of Oak Grove, AR; step-son, Brett Eichinger JR of Blue Springs, MO; two brothers, William Diel and wife, Vickie of Calhoun, LA and Rodney Diel and wife, Kimberly of Conroe, TX; twelve grandchildren, Joshua Pinkley, Victoria Pinkley, Lane Sanders, Macie Pinkley, Kevin Sanders, Peyton McKnight, Nick Pinkley, Madalyn Arnold, McKynlee Arnold, Kolten Eichinger, Kale Eichinger, Kamdyn Eichinger; three great grandchildren, Jayce Pinkley, Zoey Monroe and Landen Reeves; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2020 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.  Service will be Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO with Brother Leonard Hodges and Pastor Josh Shields officiating.  Burial will follow at Blue Eye Cemetery, Blue Eye, MO.  Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.