Karen Lee Paglia was born April 5^th, 1952, and passed away peacefully on Feb 10^th, 2026.

She is survived by her Husband James Paglia and son Jerrud Johnson, sisters Jackie Carter (Samuel Carter), Hillary Nissen (Russ Nissen) and brothers Rohnie Johnson, Brian Johnson and Bruce Gibson.  She leaves behind several Nieces & Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews and Great-Great Nieces & Nephews.

She was very active in AA in Georgetown Ontario where she always said it was GOD who gave her the greatest gift of sobriety for the last 23+ years.  She loved the symbol of a frog which stood for “Forever Relying on God”, and you could find several of them in her garden and around the house.

She was always able to make the shortest road trip into a great adventure full of laughs even when we got turned around and the short trip became a long trip.  One of the things that brought her so much joy was finding that special little something for her friends and family when she was at a flea market, yard sale or just out shopping. Karen loved working in her garden and taking her dog Gypsy for walks several times a day.  She had the remarkable ability to turn any time she spent with her nieces and nephews into a magical time filled with love and laughter. She always made them feel seen, heard and special. Karen was the cool Aunt all my girls aspired to be.

The serenity prayer was what she lived by daily, was quick to advise others to live by it also.

God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM with funeral service at 11 AM this Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Roberson Funeral Homes Port Charlotte Chapel located at 2151 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. Committal and burial will follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Punta Gorda, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memory are suggested to a charity of your choice.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.