Karen Lane

On April 30, 2025, the Lord called Karen (Elaine) home to Heaven with Him.

Karen Elaine was born on July 27, 1946, to Harry B. Watson and Elsie Freeman Watson, of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Karen Elaine lived a life of caring for others in their time of need, especially her parents. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She graduated from Happy Valley High School, and attended East Tennessee State University. Karen Elaine married Claude Swanson Lane and together they raised 2 children and a grandson. She worked at Hills Department Store for 18 years. Karen Elaine attended Tacoma Church of God.

She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Kimberley Dawn Quillin; her mother, Elsie Freeman Watson; and her father, Harry B. Watson.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include: her loving husband, Claude S. Lane; her daughter, Karen L. Ervin; as well as 3 grandsons, Jonathan Ervin (Mahala), Tristan Quillin, and William Ervin (Sara); and one great grandson, Luca L. Ervin.

The family would like to express our appreciation for the care that Karen Elaine received from Holston Valley Hospital, Holston Manor, The Waters of Kingsport and Comfort Care.

A visitation of friends is scheduled from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home, in the Dogwood Chapel. The funeral service will begin following the visitation at 7:00 pm. Rev. Rick Ballard will be officiating the service.

A graveside service for Karen Elaine will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Rev. Jonathan Erwin will be officiating the service. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery no later than 1:50 pm.

Pallbearers will include: Jonathan Ervin, Will Ervin, Tristan Quillin, Jeff Lane, Stephen Lane, and Mark Babb. Honorary Pallbearers include: Mike Freeman, Johnny Gray, Berry Redmond, JD Lane, Bill Bright, Garner Lane, Steve Daughtery, Mark May, Bucky Farnor, and Shelby Lyons.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E Oakland Avenue Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, is honored to serve the family of Karen Elaine Lane. 423-282-1521.