Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Karen Yvonne Cortellesi was born May 16, 1960 in Waynesboro. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Frank Cortellesi, and Willie Skelton.

She spent many years at Lincoln Brass and then on to Wayne County Bank as a bookkeeper. She loved her flower garden and chickens and supporting her girls and grand babies in all their endeavors. She departed this life for her final resting place on February 26th, 2024, at the age of 63 years.

She is survived by her husband Charles Cortellesi of Waynesboro, and her three daughters, Mendy Stricklin Beason (Micah Bachtold) of Hohenwald; Amber Stricklin o...