Karen Dunn Obituary
Ms. Karen Dunn, 65, of Kingston passed away at her home on May 15, 2025. Karen had a vibrant personality and loved her husband and family. She worked in the nursery at Faith Promise Church and loved keeping "her babies," as she called them. She was a loving wife to Michael and had a life full of love, work in the Michael Dunn work programs and travel with her family. She loved her sister, Ann, and missed her so much. She and Michael were blessed to be able to live independently in their own house until 2021 when Alzheimer's made it impossible. They took great care of each other.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years: Michael Dunn.
Mother: Opal Janow.
Sister: Tammy Marney.
Brother: Marshall Rodgers.
Neice: Tasha Marney.
She is survived by her sister: Ann Overbay & husband Joe.
Mother-in-law: Harriett & husband Ronnie Westmoreland.
Father-in-law: Michael Dunn & wife Geraldine.
Brother-in-Law: Nathan Dunn & wife Erin.
Sister-in-Law: Gina Noe & husband Doyle.
Brother: Ricky Rogers & wife Keila.
Niece: Kacey Dunn.
Nephews: Brendan Dunn & wife Sarah, Jacob Dunn, Collin Noe, and Dylan Rogers.
Great nieces: Faith Marney and Sarah Marney-Tinsley.
Great nephews: Rylie Marney, Walton Gothard, and Waylon Gothard, Caleb Dunn and Noah Dunn.
The family would like to thank all of the staff at the James Ferry Michael Dunn group home who have taken such loving care of Karen for the last four and a half years.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Michael Dunn Foundation, 1324 Lawnville Road, Kingston, TN 37763 or online at www.michaeldunncenter.org
The family will receive friends Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Davis Funeral Home in Harriman from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial services will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Chris Stephens officiating.
Davis Funeral Home in Harriman is honored to serve the family of Ms. Karen Dunn during this difficult time.
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