Karen Valeriani of Vero Beach, Florida, died August 1, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Burlington, Vermont, on February 19, 1953. She spent her childhood in Vermont before moving to Portland, Maine, with her mom, the late Louise Kapitan. Karen loved going to Old Orchard Beach with her friends and was an avid NASCAR fan. She would be found most weekends at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Karen was a lover of many things, especially spending time with her husband either on the road trucking or just a Sunday drive.  She spent most of her life in Maine and Vermont before relocating to Florida with her husband, Millard. She lived in Florida for 17 years before her passing. She leaves behind her husband of 27 years, Millard Valeriani, four children: son, Travis Williamson of Eagle River, Alaska, along with his children Hayden and Vivian; daughter, Shiloh Williamson Laberecque and her husband Tim along with daughters Bryanna, Carly, and Keisha of Manchester, New Hampshire; daughter, Jenessa Woodman Partenach (pre-deceased) formerly of Portland Maine and Dayton, Ohio along with her children Kaeden, Carter and Gianna; son, Eric Woodman of Vero Beach, Florida and son Raymond. She also leaves behind a stepdaughter Nicole Calabrese and her husband, Joey, along with children Joseph and Jace. She also has a very special place in her heart for Mya Lawrence, who she considered a grandchild. Services will be held in Vero Beach, and burial will be in Portland, Maine, at a later date.