KAREN BETH MANN, age 66, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Tennova Harton Healthcare in Tullahoma, Tenn., following a lengthy illness.  Ms. Mann was born on February 23, 1953 in Sunbury, Pa in Northumberland County.  She is the daughter of the late Wayne A. Gleason and Marguerite C. Hildebrand Gleason.

She is a member of the Elk River Baptist Church in Decherd, Tenn.  She loved to sew and listen to music. She was a friend to many and will be remembered for her caring ways and her sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Mann, and a sister, Anita Gleason. She is survived by her sister, Nan Gleason-Gill of Morrisville, Pa., brother Tad Gleason and wife Alice of Fairless Hills, Pa., sister-in-law, Cynthia Grundahl Crowe and husband, Johnny of Estill Springs, Tenn., several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.

A private service is scheduled.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Animal Harbor, P.O. Box 187, Winchester, TN  37398.