The Honorable, Councilwoman Karen Lynn Chilton

It is said that there are three words in the English Language that are more solemn than all others. They are Life. Death. And Eternity.

Karen Lynn Chilton, was born March 2, 1953 to the parentage of Alice and Clyde Chilton, Sr., in Cherokee County; she was the fourth of seven children. Born with a strong opinionated and outspoken attitude.

She attended Athens Independent Schools, in her early years, before transitioning to Jacksonville Independent Schools, graduating with the class of 1971 from Jacksonville High School.

Accepting Christ at an early age, she occasionally attended church services at Rockhill Church in Cuney.

During her working years, she worked at various industries in Athens and Jacksonville; deciding to stop at the ripe age of sixty-two.

Karen was always the life of all gatherings, joyful and energetic, who left no words unspoken. She will definitely be unforgettable as we move through life without her.

Karen served the community of Cuney, Texas by serving as a councilwoman on the City Council for over 3 terms.

After suffering a short illness, she met her demise on Friday, October 28, 2022. The comforter of silence relieved her pain and allowed her the opportunity to enter peaceful rest. She was preceded in death by both parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, sister, Ollie Faye Barker; and brother, Freddy Chilton.

Those who remain to cherish her memories are one son, Reginald “Red” Chilton, of Cuney, Texas; two brothers, Clyde (Phyllis) Chilton, Jr., of Mesa, Arizona, and Anthony Chilton, Sr., of Athens, Texas; seven sisters, Almarie Smith and Beverly Johnson, of Tyler, Texas, Mary L. Henderson and Theresa Hill, of Athens, Texas, Mitchie Franklin, of Jacksonville, Texas, Sara Chilton, of Kemp, Texas, and Carolyn (Rodney) Logerstedt, of Katy, Texas; four grandchildren, Tara, Anthony, Destiny, and K’lani; two great-grandchildren, Jatorian and Amari; special friend, Lacy Anderson, of Frankston, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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