Loving Mother and Granny, Karen Bagwell Johnson, age 71, of Taos, New Mexico passed away on February 20, 2015 surrounded by her children. Karen was born on October 27, 1943 in Alamosa, Colorado. She was raised in Manassa, Colorado. The oldest of two children, she was the daughter of the late Otho Edgar and Louise Dyer Bagwell. She graduated high school in Manassa and later attended college in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During her lifetime, she worked many jobs. Some of which were, as an operator for the phone company, power plant employee, abstract company administrative assistant, waitress, newspaper delivery services and as a 911 emergency operator. But the job she considered most important was taking time to raise her four children.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her faith and love of family were first and foremost. She also loved spending time with family, having fun with friends and listening to classic country music.
Granny, as she was known to her grandchildren, spent much of her time burning up the highway after her retirement. She visited her children and grandchildren often. She was a kind and generous person who loved to laugh. She was a good listener and a great friend. Her love for her family was absolute and unwavering. Grandchildren were loved and spoiled by “Super Granny” constantly. She knew everyone’s favourite snack, birthday, and special events. She would make regular deliveries of goodies to those who lived nearby, and would send shriek-inducing packages to those too far away. She always made everyone feel special. Karen will forever be remembered by her loving children, daughter Eileen Johnson of Espanola, New Mexico; daughter and son-in-law Sheli and Mark Bechaver of Manassa, Colorado; daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Chance Perkins of Bloomfield, New Mexico; son and daughter-in-law Blake and Alicia Johnson of Choctaw, Oklahoma; beloved grandchildren Chelsea, Bryce and Josh Bechaver; Cheyenne, Cheridan, Brody, and Brylee Perkins; Kylee, Kristen and Katelynn Johnson; brother Timothy Bagwell of Manassa, Colorado, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her.
Karen touched the lives of many people with her kindness and generosity. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Manassa, Colorado. Viewing at 9 am, funeral at 11 am. Burial to follow at the Manassa Cemetery

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