Karen James

BRAIDWOOD—Karen E. James (nee Rigsby), 68, of Braidwood, IL, passed away June 12, 2018 at her home.  
Karen was born  on April 22, 1950 in Augusta, GA to Douglas and Toni (nee Shepard) Rigsby.  
Karen worked in home healthcare for most of her life.  
Surviving are one daughter, Shannon (Les) Legg of TN; three grandchildren, Hunter Smith, Skylar Smith, and Hannah Smith; and one sister, Elsie Southerland of NV.  
Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Doug Rigsby.  
Cremation rites have been accorded and private services will be held.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Kankakee County Humane Society.  
For more information and to visit her online guestbook,log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find their Facebook page at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home.
Services were made under the direction of R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood