Karen Stanforth, 66 died at her home in Wilmington on January 28, 2013 
after a three year battle with Antisynthetase Syndrome, a rare 
auto-immune disease.
She was born in Wilmington on March 13, 1946 and is survived by her 
husband, John Stanforth.  They celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary on January 26, 2013.  She and John owned Stanforth 
Construction.
She is also survived by their three children, John M. Stanforth II of 
Wilmington, Ann (Scot) Rodman of Prospect, KY, Tracey (Jerry Jr.) Runk 
of Wilmington and son in law Chris Haidet of Wilmington.
Also surviving are her siblings Judy Vance, Trisha (Victor Leighliter) 
Morris and Eric Morris.  Grandchildren; Lyndsey Vaughn, Jordan (Steve) 
Groves, Malory (Jay) Holland, Philip Haidet, Jerry Runk II, Evan 
Rodman and step-grandchildren Nicole and Brittany Rodman.  Great 
granddaughters: Larkyn, Peyton and Mia Groves and Alexia Holland and 
step-great grandson Brighton Rodman.  She is also survived by her 
in-laws Janie Hamm and Rick (Linda) Standforth, several nieces, 
nephews and extended family members.
Preceding Karen in death are her parents Edward and Esther Putman 
Morris and two siblings Edward III and Kent Morris.
She was known as the ?Dog Lady? and showed national award-winning 
Doberman Pinschers, Miniature Pinschers and Toy Fox Terriers, which 
she also bred under the kennel name of Prairie Farm Toy Fox Terriers.  
She was also a dog groomer for many years and a graduate of Wilmington 
High School.
Her other passion was quilting, especially delicate hand quilting, 
winning many ribbons and awards within the community.  She also 
hand-made chemotherapy hats for cancer patients.
At her request, there will be no services.  A celebration of her life 
will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Karen?s honor to the 
Presbyterian Church Blanket Bunch, Community Care Hospice or the 
Humane Society.
Littleton Funeral Home is serving the family.