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1965
Karen
2026
Karen Kay Whaley
October 24, 1965 — May 18, 2026
Telford
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Mrs. Karen Kay Whaley, age 60, of Telford, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to the late Frank and Luevadie Belt Greenway.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church. Karen enjoyed camping, gardening, her flowers, and watching her cows.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Whaley, son Joshua Whaley, daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Ben Coppock; brother Billy Caraway; aunt Penny Poyner (Allen), and uncle Larry Greenway (Linda).
Funeral services for Karen will be Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM at Jonesborough Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Ledwell Jr. officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside service will be Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 Noon in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be Ben Coppock, Jonah Nickels, Jacob Nickels, Josh Tipton, Jace Kuhbander, and Jaden Jeffers.
Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 423-722-8888
Karen was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to the late Frank and Luevadie Belt Greenway.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church. Karen enjoyed camping, gardening, her flowers, and watching her cows.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Whaley, son Joshua Whaley, daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Ben Coppock; brother Billy Caraway; aunt Penny Poyner (Allen), and uncle Larry Greenway (Linda).
Funeral services for Karen will be Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM at Jonesborough Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Ledwell Jr. officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside service will be Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 Noon in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be Ben Coppock, Jonah Nickels, Jacob Nickels, Josh Tipton, Jace Kuhbander, and Jaden Jeffers.
Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 423-722-8888
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