A funeral service for Karen "MawMaw" Self, 77, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.

Karen was born on February 19, 1947, in Marshall, Texas to Harley Hollaway and Wanda Arlene Pierce and passed away on November 30, 2024, in Longview, Texas.

She lived in the Marshall area her whole life. On May 24, 1974, she married Cecil Ray Self in Marshall, Texas and the two remained married until his passing in 2008. She was a member of Cypress Valley Bible Church. She was president of ABWA and was awarded Woman of the year in 1988. She loved animals and would always stop and pet them if they were around her. She loved to sit back in her recliner, drinking her Dr. Peppers and watching her favorite TV shows. She worked for the hospital here for 35 yrs, retiring as the Volunteer Coordinator. She owned an Estate Sale Company and enjoyed working with families to help them finalize their estates and loved making sure everyone was able to find their special treasures. Most of all she loved her family and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil Ray Self and one brother.

She is survived by her children, Kyle Preston of Carthage and Karrie Strong and husband, Billy of Marshall; grandchildren, Brandon Ferguson and wife, Chelsea, Bryan Ferguson and wife, Sara, Brittney Williams and Jeremy Preston and great grandchildren, Cason Ferguson, Charlotte (Charlie) Ferguson, Noah Lee, Kensley Lee, Taylor Hayner and Trista Strong along with numerous other family and friends.