May Karnes

May Ellen Karnes died on Monday November 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. May was born on March 18, 1930, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the second of three daughters to Charles and Edith Doley. May retired from Sears after many years of service.

May is survived by her 3 children Stephen (Therese), Christina Parker, and Linda Shade. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Michelle Karnes (Ethan), and Tyler Shade, 5 step-grandchildren Joseph Kovell, Dominic Kovell, Maria Kovell, James Kovell (Liz), and Cassie McGovern (Brian), 2 step great-grandchildren Oscar Julian and Elliott Julian. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Cloyd (David), as well as many nieces and nephews. 

May was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years Robert (Bob), her parents Charles and Edith Doley, her sister Marilyn, son-in-law Terry Parker, and dear niece Nancy. 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Tidd Funeral Home, in Hilliard, Ohio, 5265 Norwich Street. Visitation will be held on Sunday November 16, 2025, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Burial will be in Kingwood Cemetery on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1:00PM. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Mt. Carmel Dublin and Mt. Carmel Hospice for their kindness and compassion during May's final days.