Ms. Karen Herd is survived by her Son: Kenyatta Sean Haire, Belleville IL; Grandson: Tremere Shell, Searcy AR; Mother: Mary Brooks, Swansea IL; Father: Carl (Albertha) O. Towns, Rockford IL; Sisters: Carol Jo (Charles) Brooks- Lafayette, IN; Jacqueline (Timothy) Rogers, Rockford IL; Jeanette Towns, Rockford IL; Angela James, Belleville IL; Sharon (Tony) Young, Belleville IL; Felicia Lumas, Pembroke Pines, Florida; Brothers: Minister Carl L. (Rebecca) Towns, Rockford IL; Howard (Delphine) Brooks, Swansea, IL; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.