Karen Oliphant, age 69, of Dardanelle, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born February 1, 1955, in Covina, California, to Ernest William and Annis Lafreda Brock Bocksnick.

She was employed with the Pope County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years, working her way through almost every position in the department besides being a deputy. She loved spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, and tending to her flower beds.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Herman Bocksnick; and her husband, Thomas "Tom" Oliphant.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Barrhett and Kourtney Oliphant; a daughter and son-in-law, Kari, and Ritchie Powers; a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie Ann, and Bob Baker; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and David Patterson; five grandchildren, Brock Powers, Colton Hale, and Triston, Kariawna, and Serenity Oliphant; and her longest friendship, Vicky McClure.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, in East Point Cemetery, with the Rev. Susan Allen officiating, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Honorary Pallbearers are the Pope County Sheriff Department.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.