Karen Jones

Published 4:59 pm Friday, June 14, 2019

Karen Jones age, 61 of Roan Mountain passed away unexpectedly after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Argie Hall and Jessie Brooks Lewis. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by an infant brother and three brothers-in-law; James Thomas, Bobbie Sheets and Roger Oaks. Karen retired from US Textiles after being employed for 23 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a free spirit who never met a stranger and loved everyone. She loved being the best woman for her family and she always put her family before herself.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband; Jerry Jones of the home, two daughters; Sarina Potter (Charlie) and Rachael Oaks (Jerry) both of Roan Mountain, grandchildren; Brittany Schell (Cody), Marissa Hall, Cody Dale Potter, Brandon Potter, great-grandchildren; Keira and Ashlyn Schell, sisters; Barbara Oaks of Roan Mountain, Jerrie Sheets of Elizabethton, Penny Thomas of Marion, NC, Pat Tyson of Morganton, NC. She is also survived by several nieces & nephews.

A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Melly of Lincare, the Home Hospice nurses that attended her and the 3rd floor of Sycamore Shoals Hospital nurses for their care and support during this difficult time. Also, the family would like to thank Shannon Emmert, who treated her all these years and the staff of Tetrick Funeral Home. Thank you to everyone, “I Love You All.”

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers are asked to make donations to Niswonger Children Hospital 400 N. State of Franklin Rd. Johnson City, TN, 37604.

Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com

Karen and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917.