Karen Faye Cain

Karen Faye Cain entered eternal life on May 4, 2025, at the age of 85. She lived each of her years with boundless joy, and all who crossed her path were touched by her warmth, her laughter, and the kindness that radiated from her smile.

Karen was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 17, 1939. She graduated from West High in 1957.

Karen was united in marriage to Jerry Duane Cain on January 19, 1958. They had a wonderful marriage together of 67 years filled with life and love. The two loved to travel, going for drives, and just being together. They had their 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

Celebrating holidays keeping family traditions was cherished by Karen, including Christmas dinners or a simple summer get togethers. Everyone felt at home with Karen , she always had a hot pot of coffee ready for a guest and the love she gave so freely was returned many times over.

To have known Karen was to know unconditional love, joy, and generosity. There could never be enough time with someone like her, and her absence is deeply felt.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Popper” Ingle and Elaine Ingle, Josephine Waugh and Duane Waugh, son-on-law Grant McDaniel.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Cain, children, Doug and Nancy Cain, Katherine McDaniel and Mike Branam, Lori and Scott Jackson all from Haysville, KS, Shawn Craig of Springdale, AR; grandchildren, Michael (Hang) of Wichita, Christopher (Nicki), Jacob (Jen), of Haysville, Miranda (Kenneth) of Wichita, Megan of Haysville, Sydney (Taylor) and Sam all of Haysville, KS. Her sister, Pat (David) Palmer of Matlock, WA.

Visitation is from 4-8 PM Thursday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand Ave, Haysville, KS.