Karen Marie Peeling, 52, of Great Mills, MD died October 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born May 20, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Gordon Olson and Helen Marie (Pearl) Olson of Fairfax, VA.

Ms. Peeling graduated from Oakland High School in Fairfax County, VA. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for NAVAIR from 1973 until 2002.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Denise Bennett of California, MD and son, Michael James Dost and his wife, Angie of Bristow, VA, two brothers, Robert G. Olson, Jr. and his wife, Teresa of Woodbridge, VA and David G. Olson of Warrington, VA, and three grandchildren, Kayla, Natalie, and Nathan Dost.

There will be a Gathering of Friends on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.