Karen Sue Forsythe Pounds, 67, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at her home.
She was born in Bellefontaine on Aug. 25, 1949. to the late Kenneth and Bernice Nellie Kamey Forsythe.
She also was preceded in death by an infant son, Derick Nichols; and a brother, Richard Castledine.
She is survived by her five children, Darrell (Tisha) Nichols Jr., Daniel Nichols, Diane (Clyde) Board, Darlene Crites and Denise Riker; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and special friends, John Lowe and Liz Brown.
A homemaker, Karen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bellefontaine. She was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Karen enjoyed watching football, fishing, and most especially spending time with her grandkids.
A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to charities of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.