Mrs. Karen Jaynes

October 10, 1960 - December 5, 2018

Karen went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2018. Karen is survived by her husband Harry "Smoky" Jaynes of 33 years, Donna Cameron, Marlo Benefield, Tony Jaynes and their families. Karen and Smoky have six grandchildren (Tyler, Caroline, Hunter, Sidney, Delainey and Emma). Her mother Norene Jaynes, stepfather Edward Jaynes and Karen's siblings Robert Reaves, Jeffrey Reaves, Timothy Reaves, Kimberly Barrett and their families. Amber Sue, a schnauzer, was her pride and joy and went everywhere with her. Karen loved her dogs. She attended and graduated early from Astronaut High School (Titusville) in 1977. She then enrolled at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelors degree in Business Teaching Education in 1982. Before Karen's 12 year successful floral business, Bloomers Floral of Cocoa Florida, she was a general contractor in the Brevard County area. Karen simultaneously ran her company East Point Construction. Her reputation for quality work was noted by her many awards and was ranked in the top third of construction companies in Florida by Buildzoom. Karen was a force within the Florida Jaycees. She rose through the ranks earning many awards and accolades along the way. She reached her apex in 1999 when she served as the president for the Florida Jaycees. Her crowning achievement was at the National Convention in June 2000, when she lead the delegation in the number two position in the Parade of States. She helped win national recognition for her efforts. Through her leadership and vision, the Florida Jaycees was recognized as the Most Outstanding State Award in area programming. Karen loved to watch football and always followed her Florida Seminoles. Her wish to attend a game did not come to fruition, but she faithful watched them play each Saturday. Her passion, determination and laughter will be missed. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday December 15 at 11:00 AM at East Coast Community Church 1855 Friday Rd Cocoa.