Teresa Ann Rider Karn: Obituary

Mrs. Teresa Ann Rider Karn, age 63, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at her daughter’s residence with her family by her side. Her passing followed an extended illness.

Teresa was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on January 3, 1955 to the late John Henry and Marian Beasley Rider.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Debbie Miller and niece Roxie Aders. Teresa was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was affectionately known as “Nana Barbie” by her grandchildren. Nothing brought a greater smile to her face than her seeing her precious great grandbabies.  Teresa loved to watch Family Feud and NASCAR on TV with her family.  She attended The Torch Worship Center, formally Dahlonega Church of God, until her health would not allow her to do so.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law Lisa and Tim Bottoms, Dawsonville; daughter Brandy “Dana” Payne, Athens; son Sean Condrella, Dahlonega; grandchildren Zachary Sheffield, Chesney Bottoms, Hank and Emily Bottoms, and Madison Payne; great grandchildren Rayleigh Sheffield, Aliah Sheffield, and Lola Bottoms; sister and brother in law Patsy and Clarence Cantrell, Dahlonega; brother in law Brian Miller, Calhoun; special aunt Louella Head, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Rev. James Lemley and the Rev. Ken Anderson will officiate.  Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega