Karel Ann Gray, 59, of Willard, MO passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born August 1, 1964, to Claude and Marilyn Sears in Kansas City, MO.

She loved animals and used to raise chickens and horses. She loved her goats and her dogs, Rowdy and Angel. She enjoyed her family and friends, but her granddaughter, Aurora, was the light of her life. Karel truly loved life and could have a good time anywhere she went.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Scott Sears.

Karel is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Bill; her granddaughter, Aurora; her siblings, Shawn, Patty, Michelle, and DiDi; her nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.