Karen Bledsoe Tinnel
February 20, 1951 - September 16, 2025
Karen Bledsoe Tinnel Obituary
Crossville, TN - Karen Bledsoe Tinnel, age 74, of Crossville, passed away on Sept. 16, 2025.
Mrs. Tinnel was born on Feb. 20, 1951, in Crossville, daughter of Arvil Clemons and Vera Clemons.
She spent 30 years in the Cumberland County School System as an Honors English teacher.
She is survived by Stephanie (Corey) Smith, daughter, of Murfreesboro, TN.; her cat, Mocha Jane; and Grandcat, Slick.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen A. Tinnel, as well as her parents, Arvil Clemons and Vera Clemons.
Memorial Service will be held at Art Circle Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to A Time 4 Paws, P.O. Box 2982 Crossville, TN, 38557. Or Paypal to savetnpets@gmail.com.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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Crossville, TN - Karen Bledsoe Tinnel, age 74, of Crossville, passed away on Sept. 16, 2025.
Mrs. Tinnel was born on Feb. 20, 1951, in Crossville, daughter of Arvil Clemons and Vera Clemons.
She spent 30 years in the Cumberland County School System as an Honors English teacher.
She is survived by Stephanie (Corey) Smith, daught
Published on September 18, 2025
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