Karen Elizabeth Anderson

Karen Elizabeth Anderson obituary

Karen Elizabeth Anderson

Karen Anderson Obituary

Visit the Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Brainerd Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Karen Elizabeth Anderson, 66, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born April 18, 1959, in Chattanooga to the late Joe and Lois (Dykes) Beatty. She attended Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School for a short time before moving to Nashville area and graduating from Madison High School. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Karen enjoyed family the most and loved family get togethers, especially the beach trips. She loved supporting her daughter in sports and supporting her grandchildren in their sports. She had a love for animals and always had a furry friend by her side.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 35 years, Mark Anderson; her daughter, Michelle McNabb; her sisters Nancy (Bill) Cambron and Donna (Jerry Haddock); her two grandchildren, Savannah Thompson, Brayden McNabb; her two great grandchildren, Julian and Jasper Thompson along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Karen will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 7, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday night and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to service.

Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - East Brainerd Chapel

7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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