Karen Janice Duncan

Karen Janice (Banes) Duncan, 71, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Mrs. Duncan was born on December 3, 1951, to Samuel Clifford Banes, Sr., and Viola Grace (Lewis) Banes in Borger, Texas. Karen attended school through the seventh grade in Phillips, Texas. After her seventh-grade year, Karen and her family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where Karen completed her high school education at College High. Karen spent most of her adult life working for and eventually retiring from Phillips Petroleum Company in 2012. On September 23, 1994, Karen married Kenneth Duncan of Dewey, Oklahoma. They made their home in the Bartlesville area for the duration of their 29-year marriage. Karen and Ken are members of the First Baptist Church of Bartlesville, where Karen was a member of the choir, worship team, and the women’s Bible study. She was a great cook and enjoyed playing board games. Karen was an avid quilter and especially enjoyed quilting with her sister, Sue. Karen had immense love for her family. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Viola Banes, and three stepsons, Kenny Duncan, Joshua Duncan, and Tyler Duncan. Karen is survived by her husband, Kenneth Duncan of the home; daughters Stephanie and husband Jason Cameron of Killeen, Texas, and Julie and husband Mac Swaner of Vinita, Oklahoma; stepson Adam and wife Michelle Duncan of Katy, Texas; brothers Fred and wife Judith Banes of Dallas, Texas; Bob and wife Gayla Banes of Wichita, Kansas; and Sam Banes, Jr. of Collinsville, Oklahoma; sisters Kay and husband Kevin Van Duser of Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas; and Sue Gan of Abilene, Texas; sister-in-law Connie (Duncan) Mason and husband Clyde of Miami, Oklahoma and brother-in-law Lewis Duncan and wife Janet of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Grandchildren Brittny, Cassandra, Alex, Melissa, Lauren, Kayla, Justin, James, Brandi, and Dakota; Great-grandchildren McKenzie, Aurora, Mileena, Noel, Olivia, and Adele. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends will miss her dearly. A Family Celebration of Life Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation or supplies to “The Journey Home.”

Karen Janice Duncan

December 3, 1951 - November 23, 2023