Karen Mearl Holt Steward, 67, of Camden died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her home. She was born July 14, 1947 in Camden, Arkansas. She was a Baptist and former manager of Factory Connection in Camden. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. Holt and Rowena Fern Bragdon Holt; and one brother, Robert Lewis Holt. She is survived by her husband, Willie Steward of Camden; one step daughter, Christy Lindsey of Hot Springs; two sisters, Yvonne Holt and Bonnie McDonald both of Austin, TX; and several step grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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