Karen "Pippa Hutsell" Sullivan's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Athens, Tennessee

Karen "Pippa Hutsell" Sullivan

March 31, 1967 - July 28, 2025 (58 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

Karen "Pippa Hutsell" Sullivan's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Athens, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral and Cremation Services of Athens

Share

Karen "Pippa Hutsell" Sullivan

March 31, 1967 - July 28, 2025 (58 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

Karen Sullivan Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Sullivan of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Sullivan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Thomas and Betty Green Hutsell. She is survived by: her husband John Sullivan of Athens; her daughter Brooke; her son-in-law Jeremy Payne of Kingsport; her son Hunter; her daughter-in-law Allison Sullivan of Athens; her grandchildren, Maddie Sullivan, Luke Sullivan, Jackson and Easton Payne; her sister Jayne; her brother-in-law Dr. Timothy Wise of Sevierville; and her sibling's children, Dr. Timothy II (Abigail Wise), Jay (Brandee Godsey) and Tera (Heath Pulliam).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens (1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home (1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303).

The family suggests memorials be made to Dominion Senior Living, 2090 W, Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral and Cremation Services of Athens



Thu

July 31

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens
1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303

Thu

July 31

Funeral service

7:00 PM

Smith Funeral Home
1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Karen Sullivan’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Karen Sullivan.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Karen Sullivan and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help