Karen Lyle Caudill, age 54, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1971, in Winchester, Kentucky. Karen loved planting flowers and raising yellow Labrador puppies. In the evenings, she enjoyed watching "Wheel of Fortune" and classic Carol Burnett shows, while her afternoons were often filled with her favorite soap operas. She expressed her creativity through sewing and had a true passion for animals, adoring both cats and dogs. Known for her mischievous spirit and infectious laughter, Karen was also tender-hearted and warm. A proud graduate of Powell County's Class of 1989, she earned an associate degree in graphic design from Austin Peay University and had a successful career as a graphic designer for International Crank Shaft and L3. Above all, Karen cherished the time spent with her family, creating special memories together. Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Iline Barnett Hoskins; one daughter, Amber Lynn Caudill; her paternal grandparents, John W. Hoskins and Marcella (Cricket) Hoskins; her maternal grandparents, Simpson Barnett and Dollie Barnett; and her stepbrother, Brent Johnson. She is survived by her father, Gary (Linda) Hoskins of Stanton; two daughters, Laken Iline Short and Kelcy Dawn Short, both of Georgetown; one stepson, Jacob Anthony Caudill of Morehead; one sister, Carmella Hoskins of Mount Sterling; two stepsisters, Melissa Montgomery and Tina (Bobby) Haddix, both of Stanton; two grandchildren, Brodie Hall and Tramaine Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, including special cousins: Sherry Smith Anderson, Belinda Barnett Lynn, Shonda Linkous Williams, Tina Sherman Orr, and Tracy Sherman Killian. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.