Karen Lee Humphreys Davis, 65, a loving mother and grandmother of Big Sandy, Tennessee, peacefully passed into the presence of her Savior on January 9, 2026 with family by her side.

Karen was born on May 23, 1960, in Paris, Tennessee, to Daniel Owings “Bud” Humphreys Jr. and Louise Nichols Humphreys, both of whom preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her step-mother, Janet Key Humphreys.

She was a 1978 graduate of Henry County High School and a 1988 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin. She had a 20+ year professional career serving the state of Tennessee in the Department of Human Services and continued her exceptional work ethic in various roles and jobs following.

Karen is survived by her devoted son, Benjamin Daniel Paschall and daughter-in-law Erica Brockwell Paschall of Paris, Tennessee; her sisters, Vita Swindell (Tim) of Dallas, Texas, Lisa Lewis (Johnny) of Georgetown, Texas, and Jan Hodgson (John) of McKenzie, Tennessee. Her brother, George Kelly Freeman, preceded her in death.

She was a loving and proud grandmother to Carson Tyler Bynum Paschall and Evelyn May Paschall, who loved their “KK” deeply.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews: Katie Mace (Stephen) and children Molly, Macy, and Wit of Cypress, Texas and Peyton Lewis (Caylee) and daughters Abel Grey and Josie of Georgetown, Texas, Aynne Worthington (Wayne) and sons Rob, Walt, and Barret of Dallas, Texas and Maggie Latimer of Austin, Texas, Will Latimer of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Daniel Latimer of Eva, Tennessee.

A service celebrating Karen’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 23 , 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, Tennessee. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.. She was a faithful member of her beloved First Baptist Church of Big Sandy and her pastor and friend Brother Andrew Wilhite will lead the service.

Karen’s final place of earthly rest will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Paris, Tennessee.

Karen’s life was marked by her servant’s heart, her love for her family, her dry humor and love of laughter, and her spunky personality. While she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, may we celebrate her memory by sharing her love of Jesus, the beach, baking, cats, fishing, a good crossword, and enjoying God’s creation. We rejoice in her life here on earth and in her joyful reunion with her heavenly family.