Duana “Dewey” Yvonne Thomas-Karr

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Duana “Dewey” Yvonne Thomas-Karr

March 25, 1950 - Feb. 21, 2021

INDIANOLA, Neb. — Duana “Dewey” Yvonne Thomas-Karr, age 70, of Indianola, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Indianola on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.

Duana was born March 25, 1950, in Charles City, Iowa, to parents, James LeRoy and Donaldeen Yvonne (Palmer) Rowe.

On Sept. 21, 1989, Duana married Harold G. Karr in Phoenix, Ariz. The couple made their home in Indianola. Duana enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and Elvis memorabilia. She will be remembered for her willingness to help others. Duana worked at Walmart, the North Sale Barn and as a bookkeeper for her brother at Rowe Auto Repair in McCook.

Duana was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Karr; and a son, Jamie Thomas.

Those left to celebrate her life include her children, David Thomas and Michele Hicks, both of McAlester, Okla.; stepson, Harold Karr, Jr. of Illinois; stepdaughters, Kristine Lilly of Russellville, Ark., and Cynthia Berry of Pennsylvania; brother, Dennis Gene Rowe of McCook, Neb.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, with Mike Roth officiating.

Burial of Cremains will take place at a later date in Akers Cemetery, Sherman, Texas. Duana will be laid to rest next to her husband, Harold, and son, Jamie.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Duana’s name for future designation and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 476, McCook, NE 69001.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.