Mirella was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in East Ridge. Mirella was a Spanish teacher and librarian at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga.
Mirella was born on June 4, 1929, in Livorno, Italy, to Dino and Gina Sposini. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ed Karstens, and 2 children, Edward and Jimmy Karstens.
She is survived by her children, John (Elaine) Karstens, Greg (Julie) Karstens, and Debora Karstens; 5 grandchildren, Jenna, Kyler, Matthew, Paul, and Brennan; 2 great-grandchildren, Owen and Lily; and surviving family in Italy.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 501 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412, with Father Zachary Griffith officiating. A burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga.
Memorial donations may be made in Mirella’s honor to the National Cemetery Association.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home – East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd. East Ridge, TN 37412.