Karen Yvonne Washington, 68, of Bryson City, formerly of Dallas, GA passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Joyce Cohran Coalson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Barry Coalson and granddaughter, India Lee Coalson. Karen is survived by her husband, Floyd Washington; two sons, Martin Defoor and wife Allie of Bryson City, Eric Coalson and wife Monica of Panama City Beach, FL; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm Friday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.