Karen Jean Huntley

Karen Jean (Lockhart) Huntley, 57, of Waterville, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 19, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert F. and Elaine B. (Jackson) Lockhart. Karen earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and then went on to earn her masters in Speech Language Pathology from Miami University. She married the love of her life, Jeff Huntley on November 17, 1990 and they shared 31 years together. Karen was a speech language pathologist employed by the Lucas County Educational Service Center and a devout member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Perrysburg. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing tennis, traveling, and gardening. Karen was an avid volunteer participating in hippotherapy and a longtime member of P.E.O chapter AY where she helped young women obtain financial assistance for college education. Above all, she was a fantastic mother and wife and will be remembered for her outgoing personality and love for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; children, Madelaine Huntley and Samuel Huntley; father, Robert Lockhart; siblings, Diane (Mike) Ballard and Keith (Melinda) Lockhart. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Lockhart. Friends and family will be received Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Visitation will continue Friday, December 10, 2021 from 10-11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 13101 Five Point Road, Perrysburg, Ohio where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Karen’s name to P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund or Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.