Karen O'Neal, 70, of Middleburg, Fl. and Jesup, Ga., passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Wayne County native was a homemaker and loved music and played the flute in the Wayne County High School Band and also played the piano. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, caring for her pets and adored her grandchildren. She was a former member of Little Creek Baptist Church and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was predeceased by a grandson, Elijah Faulkner; her parents, Ernest Westberry and Inez Crosby Westberry; a twin brother, Keith Westberry; and an older brother, Fred Westberry.

Survivors are her husband of 30 years, Ken O'Neal of Middleburg; daughters, Lilly (Lou) Robinson of Jesup, Heather (Isaiah) Beloncik of Beggs, OK; sons, Sean (Lakia) O'Neal of Middleburg, Paul Robinson of Jesup, Brian (Rachel) O'Neal of Jacksonville, Fl.,brother, Ernie (Teresa) Westberry of Jesup; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Little Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her family.

Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. before the services at the church.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.