Karen Denise Lira

Karen D. Lira, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born July 26, 1964 in Topeka the daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Bond) Irwin. She was raised by grandparents, Harold and Mildred Irwin. She graduated from Rossville High School. She attended cosmetology school in Topeka. Karen was a hard worker, helping whoever needed her help. She enjoyed being a beautician and would come to people’s homes to care for them. Karen had attended Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Karen enjoyed gardening, baking and crafts, but she enjoyed being with her family as much as she could. She is survived by a son, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka; four daughters, Tiffany Burns of North Pole, Alaska, Kristen Simpson of Rossville, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia and Madilyn Lira of Delia; five sisters, Kimberly Dick of Delia, Debbie Irwin of Topeka, Kelly Irwin of Topeka, Angel Day of Rossville and Tracy Woosley of Paris, Kentucky and 14 grandchildren, Israel, Olivia, CiAnna, Kaden, Ireland, Paisley, Faith, Lukas, Aspen, Gavin, Emma, Chloe, Charlotte and Zamira, and one great grandson, Beckham Burns.
Memorial services will be Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. The service will be streamed live at the Davidson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook page. Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. davidsonfuneral.com