The daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Ellen McClanahan Treasure who preceded her in death was born September 16, 1944 in Kirksville, MO.

May 12,1961 Karen married Roger Prewitt, who preceded her in death October 21, 2004. To this marriage three children were born. Todd Alan Prewitt, Tony Orion Prewitt and Tessa Elizabeth Prewitt. Karen was the second of seven children.

Karen is survived by children Todd and Lisa Prewitt, Tessa Prewitt. Sister Conny Treasure Dover, brothers Larry and Cathy Treasure, Roger and Sherry Treasure, and Randy Treasure and friend Sarah Bowers.

Grandchildren Kortnie Prewitt Ames and friend Matt Morehouse, Logan and Paige Prewitt, Brayton Prewitt and fiancé Korbyn Sangster, Kara Prewitt Parker and Will, Tyler Prewitt and fiancé Gracie Koeber.

Great grandchildren, Silas Harmon, Presley Ames, Carver Nemmers, Lula Morehouse, Lennox Prewitt and Asher Prewitt. Daughter-in-law Sheryl Prewitt and Sister in law Verna Treasure.

Several nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death her loving son Tony Prewitt on March 12, 2024, brother Robert (Bobby) Treasure on August 23, 2024, Sister Cheryl Treasure in infancy, and brother-in-law Doyle Dover.

Karen had a huge love of animals, especially her two surviving dogs Coco and Pippa.

From infancy, Karen, her mother, and sister Conny lived with several aunts and uncles while her father was serving overseas in World War II so she never met her father until she was a year and a half old.

As a child, the siblings would receive a bag of candy on Saturday nights to be divided six ways. After getting her portion, Karen would save hers to eat later to tantalize her siblings after theirs was gone. Even to this day, Karen was always known for hoarding stashes of candy and eating it in front of her brothers and sister to tease them.

She met Roger while he was in Kirksville serving in the Air Force, after her mother warned her to stay away from the base. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in numerous locations due to Roger’s service. Karen would work jobs at various banks and other odd jobs.

In 1976, Roger and Karen moved to Keokuk, Iowa and opened The Palace nightclub, which they operated for nearly twenty years.

After they closed The Palace, they relocated back to Kirksville where Karen most recently held a position at the Kirksville License Office for many years until she retired due to poor health.

Karen loved working with people and was a very giving person who would do anything for anyone.

Karen’s wishes were to be cremated and have graveside services. These services will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at 1:00 p.m. at East Center Cemetery, 29577 E Center Way, Kirksville, Mo 63501. Service will be conducted by Pastor John Davison. Light lunch to follow at Travis-Noe community building.

Memorials may be made to the Adair County Humane Society or East Center Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.