Kristen Le’Ann Garkovich, age 43, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1982 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was also a 2000 year graduate of Oliver Springs High School. Kristen lit up a room with her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Out of everything she accomplished in life, the one thing she felt most proud of was being a mother, and a grandmother. She found solace and strength in her faith throughout her life, and was an advocate for mental health awareness.

Kristen is survived by the loves of her life, her children. Her son, Blade Reed; and daughters, Ivy Reed, Aubree Reed, and Ava Reed. In addition to her prides and joy, she is survived by her significant other and the father of her children, Marc Reed, a proud “Gammy” to her granddaughter Kendall Reed, and a grandmother who she loved dearly, Phyllis Clowers. She is also survived by other family members including: mother, Kimberly Smith, brothers; Erik (Macey) Garkovich, Matt Garkovich, Alex Hendrix, and sisters; Alyssa Hendrix and Autumn Burris.

Kristen is proceeded in death by her grandfather who she also loved dearly; Robert Lynn “Bobby” Clowers, an aunt; Angela Aslinger, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

The family will receive friends at Sharp Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5pm-7pm with Funeral Services to follow starting at 7pm With Rev. Joe Samples officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held private.