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Tenna Adams Obituary

SHELBY - Tenna Marcella Leach Adams, 59, of 6009 Deep Green Valley Drive, was born on March 16, 1955, in Cleveland County, to the late Lawyer Alexander Moore and the late Lillian Sara Jane Davidson Leach. She departed this life on June 17, 2014, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, after battling cancer.
A 1973 graduate of King's Mountain High School, Tenna earned an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice Technology in 2007 from Cleveland Community College in Shelby. She was most recently employed by Cleveland County School System as a substitute teacher for nine years. Hoechst Celanese in Shelby also employed her for eight years as a spinning operator. One of her very first employers was Oxford Mills, which later became Clevemont Mills in Kings Mountain, where she worked for 20 years as an inspector.
Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church in Grover was where Tenna was first introduced to Christ. She joined there and sang on the Mixed Choir and served as a delegate for the annual conferences. Tenna later moved her membership to Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Shelby. While there, she also sang on the choir and supported the church faithfully until her health declined.
In addition to her parents, Tenna was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Crocker Williams; and her brother, Donald O'Neal Leach.
Tenna leaves precious memories to her beloved family: one son, Derrick ReShawn Adams of Shelby; one daughter, Tangelia Carissa Adams of Owings Mills, Md.; three sisters and three brothers, Goldie Leach Russell (Gary) and James Leach Jr. (Mattie), both of Kings Mountain, Nancy Davis Julien (Orlando) of New Rochelle, N.Y., Bobby Leach Sr. (Jacquelyn) of Shelby, Brenda S. Williams (Clarke) of Baltimore, Md., and John Wayne Leach (Janet) of Shelby; also one godmother, Rev. Rebecca Bell (Roy Jr.) of Grover; a best friend like a sister, Rachel Reid (Herbert) of Grover; two godsons, Chad Reid of King's Mountain and "CJ" Reid of Grover; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, and at other times at the home.
Funeral service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Shoal Creek Baptist Church
Officiated by: Pastor Michael Isaac officiating.
Burial: Will follow at Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church in Grover.
Funeral home: Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences: www.enloes.net

Published by Shelby Star on Jun. 21, 2014.
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To the Leach/Adams Family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had no idea about Miss Tenna, it was a surprise to learn that she had passed away. I've known Ms Tenna since I was a little girl when she worked at Fiber Ind. with my parents, and she bowled with my mom. Then our paths crossed again when I began to work at Clevemont Mills. Ms. Tenna was always nice to me and my sister, and she always had a Big Bright Smile that I will never forget. Family just know that she's in a better place, and God has placed another flower in his garden.
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Ms. Dana Border-Crocker

June 25, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful, beautiful, loving cousin. I will miss your smile and that laugh but most of all I will miss you. Love you and miss you always.

Ronnie Moore and Family

Ronnie Moore

June 25, 2014

Trust in God who will comfort the family during this time of sorrow. Psalms 18:2. You have my sincere condolence to the family and friends.

I Carnell

June 24, 2014

Our Prayers are with the family and friends.
Ricky & Beverly Jones

June 22, 2014

My Prayers are with you and your families for the loss of Tenna

Pam Wilson-Price

June 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss,Tenna and i were very close i love her as a daughter,i will miss her.She call me Mama Gin.Virginia Bumgarden

June 21, 2014

May God give you his love and comfort for your loss,I work and went to school with Tenna,a loving and wonderful Christian woman,she will be miss.have fond memories with her.Connie Lefevers Class of 1973

June 21, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Josephine K. Degree

June 21, 2014

Trust in God who will comfort the family during this sorrowful time. Psalms 18:2 My sincere condolence to family and friends.

S. Lewis

June 21, 2014

You were a loving Christian neighbor!

Richard & Lois Hovington

June 21, 2014

I am sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Charles and Wenella Smith

Wenella Smith

June 20, 2014

CLASS OF 73
Tenna you will be missed.

Wenella Smith

June 20, 2014

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