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Bonnie Tench Obituary

BELMONT - Bonnie Ineva Freeman Tench, 88, passed away April 27, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Coleman and Dovie Freeman, wife of the late Howard June Tench.

Bonnie retired from Vision Hosiery. She was a long time and active member of Stowe Memorial Baptist Church and had a real passion for the Lord. She loved music, flowers and fishing.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jack and Laura Tench, Judy and James Flowers all of Belmont; sisters, Shirley Cagle and Joyce Whitesides; grandchildren, Sarah Lynn Tench and Elizabeth Kathryn Tench; great granddaughter, Khloe June Tench. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Hobart and Archie Freeman.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:50 p.m. Friday at McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont.

The funeral service will follow in the Bumgardner Chapel at 1 p.m. with Pastors Micah Kearney and Tim Parker officiating.

A committal service will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn West, Charlotte.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Tench family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Apr. 28, 2016.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ronnie Johnson

April 29, 2016

Judy and Jackie, I was so saddened to hear of Bonnie's passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.

Sheila Cagle

April 28, 2016

Marsha Freeman Brown

April 28, 2016

Jackie, Judy, & Sarah so sorry to hear about cousin Bonnie. I always remember her laughing and joking with daddy all the time. She was such a sweet lady and she will be missed.

Marsha Freeman Brown

April 28, 2016

Jackie and Judy, very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She will forever be missed. Cousin Brenda Joyce Freeman Silvers and Jewel Freeman

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April 28, 2016

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