Karen Louise Leeds

Karen Louise Leeds, age 71, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 7, 2026.

Mrs. Leeds was born on June 23, 1955, in Sparta, TN, daughter of the late Alver Joe Quarles and Lena Louise (Tolbert) Quarles.

Karen worked as a factory worker at Colinx.

She is survived by husband, Michael Leeds; children, James McCloud (Christina), Shane McCloud (Lisa), and Heather Roysdon; grandchildren, Shane McCloud, II, Jacob Valentin (Kaylee), Trey McCloud (Lexy), Seth McCloud (Abby), Shaelee McFadden (Greg), Megan Wallace (Ryan), and Christopher McCloud; 13 great grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces; brother, Kenny Quarles (Donna); and sister, Sarah Lucas (David), Trenia Taylor (Lynn), Jaudonna Renk (Mike), and Carol Threet (Willie).

In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her brother, Dale Quarles; and sister, Drenia Wilson.

Funeral Service will be held at Vandever Baptist Church on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Nate Hargis officiating. Burial will follow at Pomona Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.