Karen El (King) Flint

Karen El (King) Flint passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, after a five-year fight with cancer. She was born on May 28, 1961, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of John E King and Iona M King. Karen graduated from Anderson High School in 1979. She then worked in accounting at Delco Remy, Delphi, and General Motors for 40 years. She married her childhood sweetheart, Troy L. Flint, in 1980, and they enjoyed 46 years together before her passing. She was always up for an adventure, traveling the country with her kids and eventually grandkids. She visited Alaska, India, St. Maarten, Cabo, Hawaii, and Aruba on many occasions, as well as taking many other trips within the continental US. She was a loving Mom, Nana, and Grandma who wholeheartedly gave herself to the needs of her daughters and grandchildren. Her greatest joy was spending time with them—celebrating milestones, cheering them on, creating lasting memories, and making each one feel deeply loved. She had a special way of making each of them feel like they were the center of her world. She taught them to appreciate life’s simple joys—the beauty of flowers, the excitement of an adventure, the comfort of family, and the importance of loving one another well. Most importantly, she taught them about the love of Jesus. The love, kindness, and memories she poured into her family will live on through the lives of those she so deeply touched. She is survived by her children: Kagney (Matt) Winegardner of Kokomo, Kelsey (Anthony) Cain of Brandon, FL, Kirby (David) Embree of Anderson, and Karley Flint of Daleville, as well as many other extended family members. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Tucker Winegardner, Tanner Winegardner, Rett Cain, Gwendolynn Cain, Zebb Cain, Kinley Embree, Devlin Embree, Jeremiah Reece, Josiah Reece, Jedidiah Reece, Selah Reece, Hannah Reece, Isaac Reece (deceased), Shiloh Reece She was preceded in death by her parents, John E King and Iona M King. Most importantly, Karen loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a lady of great faith and often put that faith into action. Her life was a product of the bus ministry. Karen asked the Lord to save her at the tender age of 14 and strove her whole life to live for Him. We know that today she is in Heaven rejoicing with her Lord and Savior. Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 6401 W River Rd, Muncie, IN 47304 Services will be at 1:00 pm, followed by a family-only graveside burial at Perkinsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Baptist Church or Heritage Hall Christian School. www.LooseCares.com

Karen El (King) Flint

May 28, 1961 - July 24, 2026