Cameron, Missouri – Karen L. Slates, 76, Cameron, passed away on September 15, 2016. Karen was born on May 24, 1940 in Cameron, Missouri to Thomas and Norma (Edwards) Whiteaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane Slates; brother, John Whiteaker; sister, Eva Sue “Susie” Bates and daughter, Kimberly Duerfeldt. Survivors: son, Kevin (Susie) Slates, Lee’s Summit, MO; 2 grandchildren, Kayla (Michael) Russell, Cameron and Nicki Duerfeldt, Cameron; great-grandchild, Nora Grace Russell and sister, Joyce Turnbull, Cameron. Services: 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Visitation: 1-2:00 PM, prior to the service. Burial: Wamsley Cemetery, Cameron. Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com.