Claudia Tessnear, age 84

Claudia Tessnear, age 84, wife of Robert Tessnear Sr. of Henrietta passed away January 1, 2025.

Claudia was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Caleb Reuben and Fannie Waters Wishon, a retired waitress and cook and a member of Faith Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters, and a daughter Kay Yancey.

In addition to her husband Robert, she was blessed with eleven children Jackie, Scottie, Margie, Libby, Tommy, Rene, Kay, Vickie, Tinker, Samantha and Robert Jr.; siblings Robert, Troy, John Henry, JC, Gladys, Lois and Willie Mae along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of Claudia's life will be 2PM Saturday, January 11 at Faith Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1-2PM prior to the service. Rev. Brian Melton will officiate.

Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the Tessnear family.