04/06/2026
Karen Shields Mitchell, 57, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Born July 22, 1968, in Galveston, Karen is the daughter of Bob Walker Sr. and Mary Cosby Walker. She devoted her life to her family, and especially loved her husband, children, and grandchildren.
She is survived by:
Husband, Charlie Mitchell
Children:
Justin Wayne Shields and wife Lauren
Chase Shields and wife Ashleigh
Keith Wayne Shields and wife Bethany
Brittany Shay Shields and husband Wesley Gilchrist
Grandchildren:
Dalton Shields
Demi Sheilds
Kloe Shields
Kayden Shields
Finley Shields
Saylor Shields
Blaine Gilchrist
Britlee Gilchrist
Ellie Shields
Remmington Faith
Mother, Mary Cosby Walker
Brother, Bobby Walker Jr. and wife LaDonna
Nephew, Bobby Walker III and wife Michelle
Niece, Pamela Crager and husband Brad
Numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by father, Bob Walker Sr.; and stepson, Bryan Keith Shields.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
