Tenia “Gege” Ross of May, Tx, age 75, went to heaven on Sunday, September 25th, one day after her and her loving husband Pat, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in Early, Tx.
Tenia was born June 12, 1936 to Dixie “Nanny” and C.H. “Daddy-Boo” Adams in Seymour, Tx. Tenia graduated high school at Iowa Park, Tx in 1954, where she was a cheerleader, member of the volleyball team and voted “Most Witty” by her senior classmates. She and Pat were married in Vernon, Tx on September 24th, 1954.
Tenia loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a homemaker who loved life, and looked forward to holidays and trips. Her children and grandchildren were very dear to her. The family has many wonderful memories as a fun loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include; her husband Pat who resides at their home in May, Tx. Her daughters and son-in-law; Kim and Jim Harden, of Fritch, Tx and Robin Ross of Weatherford, Tx. Gege was a very dear grandmother and is survived by her grandchildren and their spouses; Maleah and Max Johnston, Ryan and Ryan Purcell, Cody Harden and Wendy Harden. Great grandchildren include; Molly Beth and Madeleine Johnston, Gage, Ty and Keeli Purcell. Surviving sisters and brother-in-law’s; Dama and Cletus Schenk of Scotland, Tx, Beth and Sid Williams of California, JoPat and Ronnie Laudermilk of Jolly, Tx. She is preceded in death by her parents; Dixie and C.H. Adams, sister Bobby Morton and brother Charles Adams.
A private wake will be held at a later date. Her body was cremated under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be sent to Lighthouse Hospice of Brownwood, Tx.
The family would like to thank family, friends, Lighthouse Hospice and Care Inc. nursing staff for their kindness, loving support and cards.
Do Not Stand
Do not stand
By my grave and weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the sparkle in the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft star shine at night
Do not stand by my grave and cry
I am not there.