Karen Makowski, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia passed away December 3, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1953. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rhoda Scott McLay and her brothers. She is survived by her father, Orville McLay of Ringgold; daughter and son in law, Lori and Richard Powell of Ringgold; and grandson, Tyler Houts. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.