Racine – Karen M. Stinson, 46, affectionately known as "Cal" or "Sweet C", passed away on Saturday July 07, 2012. She was born in Grenada, MS, on September 19, 1965, to Joe Nathan and Mildred (Anderson) Stinson.

She enjoyed raising children, gardening, cooking, spending time with family and, most of all, she enjoyed fast cars and living life.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted son, Joushua Stinson of Racine; daughter-in-law, Sarah Felski-Stinson of Racine; four grandchildren, Tyreik, Ebonie, Solana, Veronica, all of Racine; two special loving God-children, Nehemiah (5) and Nialiyiah (9mo) Walker; parents, Joe Nathan Stinson of Joliet, IL, Mildred Stinson of Racine; two brothers, Joe (Val) Stinson, Robert Stinson of Racine; grandmother, Earline Neal of Racine; special friends, Patricia and Jodi; many aunts and uncles including: Joyce, Jean, Beulah, Terry, Clem, William; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other fond relatives and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Stinson; uncle, William Bubba Neal; and cousin, David E. Berryhill.

A Homegoing service will be celebrated on Monday, July 16, 2012, 12pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 10am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.