Karen Dianne Knightner was born to the late Abraham and Elease Knightner on January 21,1957 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Karen attended New York City Schools and Plaza College. Karen was also known by her nickname "KK". Karen had a heart of gold. She was always willing to help others that were in need of anything.

On May 9,2015, Karen accepted the hand of the Lord to once again be with her mother, whom she missed dearly.

Karen leaves behind a life time partner, Wilmon; Two daughters, Ternesiha and Jessica; Three grandchildren, Kaniyah , Jeremiah and Messiah; Three brothers, warren, Kenneth and Michael; Two sisters, Gwendolyn and Janet; One Sister-in-Law, Leah; Four nephews, Raemell; Lashon, Brandon and Taiquan; Two great nephews, Raemell Jr and Lashon Jr; Four nieces, Toni, Alyiah, Makalee and Harmony; Two aunts, Elaine Hampton and Doris Goodwin one Goddaughter, Monica; Three special cousins, Theresa, Kim, Shalawn and a host of other family members and friends.

KK will be missed by all!!