Karla Anne (Koenig) Moats, 61, of Sugar Grove passed away unexpectedly Oct. 27, 2025, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was born June 2, 1964, in St. Albans, New York, a daughter of Geraldine Reginald (Youmans) Koenig of Tucson, Arizona, and the late Charles Edward Koenig.
Employed as a federal police officer, Mrs. Moats loved life to the fullest, enjoying the pool practically year-round, travelling with her family, reading, and always singing and dancing. She was a fierce protector, who provided complete and unwavering support, care, and affection to her family. A ray of sunshine, she was the one who always looked on the brighter side and was the best story-teller. She was an incredibly hard worker and refused to give up in the face of adversity. Above all, she will be remembered for her bold, authentic personality and forever being the life of the party.
On April 2, 1983, she married James “Jim” Monroe Moats, her high school sweetheart. They enjoyed more than 40 years of marriage together.
In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by daughters, Tuesday BriAnne Simmons and husband, Brian of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Montana Rayne Hise and husband, Troy of Monterey, Virginia; a grandson, Cedar Monroe Simmons; sisters, Christina Derby and husband, Danny, and Heidi Mabe and husband, Jerry, all of Tucson, Arizona, and Lili Koenig of Chesapeake, Virginia; and a brother, Mark Koenig of San Diego, California.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Eric Koenig.
Her family will commemorate her life privately at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Rescue Squad, where she volunteered, P.O. Box 55, Sugar Grove, WV 26815.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com.
