China Mae Greer

China married James R. Petrey on 17 Feb 1942 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . James was born on 1 Aug 1901 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 30 Sep 1967 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Karen DeEtte (Petrey) Meadows, age 78, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City with her daughter by her side holding her hand. Karen was born in Elizabethton on February 8, 1944, to the late James R. Petrey and China (Greer) Petrey. In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by her husband of five years, Al Meadows; and a son, Kenneth Michael Sheffield in 2020.

Karen was funny, witty, independent and strong willed. She had worked in several nursing homes as an LPN throughout her life. She had a servant’s heart and a strong work ethic. She made it her life’s work to help those that couldn’t help themselves and enjoyed lifting the spirits of both her patients, her coworkers and anyone that she knew. When her patients would pass away, she would always walk out with them one final time. Karen was a 40-year member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton and loved her church family and the Lord. She enjoyed playing the piano and crocheting but most of all she loved her family and visiting with her grandchildren, whom she adored and was so very proud of. She was truly a light to all that knew her and will be greatly missed.

Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Kim (Richard) Haney of Elizabethton; her son, Kevin (Christie) Sheffield of Knoxville; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Sheffield of Pikeville, KY; her beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn Haney of Elizabethton, Jake Sheffield of Knoxville, Lindsey (Ian) McKee of Maryville, TN and Chloe Wright of Knoxville; her sister, Roberta (J.C.) Bowers of Elizabethton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate Karen’s life will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. Michael Klaus, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by her granddaughter, Kaitlyn.