Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:21 am

Tena Johnson Hernandez, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Tena was born November 10, 1961 in Rutherford County to the late William Clay Johnson and Katie May Norville Johnson. Tena was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Dalton, Martha Bailey and Brenda Quirino.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 35 years, Gregorio Hernandez; daughters, Shelia Lynn Bowen of Rutherfordton and Tena Michelle Velazquez of Marion; eight grandchildren which includes Estrella Rivera-Trejo and Clayton Rivera-Trejo and eight great grandchildren.

The family will hold a private time of remembrance for Tena.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.