Karen Anita “Hunny” Mentzer, 54, of Gastonia, NC passed away at home on November 9, 2020. Karen was born in Charlotte Memorial Hospital on December 19, 1965.

She graduated from Hereford High School in Maryland. She worked as a manager at Cash American Pawn for a number of years.

Karen is preceded in death by father: Gerald L. Mentzer; grandparents: Harry W. and Anita B. Mentzer of Hereford, MD and Mary Beach Clippard of Gastonia, NC.

Karen is survived by her mother: Janet Crawford of Gastonia, NC, sister: Leslie M. Kendrick and husband: Eric W. Kendrick of Gastonia, NC; son: Justin M. Burton and wife: Ashleigh K. Burton of Livingston, TN; grandchildren: Brayden L. Burton, Liam J. Burton, and Elisha N. Burton; nephews: Marcus C. Mentzer and wife: Hannah D. Mentzer of Clyde, NC; and Brandon S. Wilkerson of Gastonia, NC; partner: Mike Floyd of Gastonia, NC and other family and friends.

Walk thru viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 until 7.

Masks are required.