Karen was the second child born to Annette Grandberry Vails and Sherman C. Davis Jr. on June 23, 1985 in Dallas, Texas. She was reared in the church and DISD, graduating from Adamson High School in 2003. She went on to attend Texas Southern University in Houston and Tyler Junior College, majoring in Criminal Justice.

She was a proud mother of three wonderful daughters and one wonderful daughter through marriage; Ashley Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Hannah Davis (who preceded her in death) and Kennedie Rollins-Brown.

Karen was a faithful member of God's Holy Church of Christ of Dallas, TX. In 2017 she united her family with Ruach International (formally known as Kingdom Faith Empowerment Center), under the leadership of Bishop Hollie Mayes.

Karen Sharaye Davis was truly one of Heaven's soldiers here on earth: S-Strong O-Obedient L-Loyal D-Dedicated I-Intelligent E-Exemplary R-Respected.

She leaves to cherish her memories (3) daughters: Ashley , Gabrielle and Kennedie; her parents: Annette and Gene Vails & Sherman and Tonia Davis; siblings: Sharlynn Nacole Grandberry, Frances (Leo) Sonora Martinez, D'Angelo (Erica) Gresham, Dontrell Taylor, Leroy Moskow, Derrick (Leslie) Williams, Jasmine Gresham, Shermiah Davis and Khadeja Davis; grandparents: Georgia Lockridge (Donald) Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.