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Tena Cross Obituary
Arden - Tena Lynn Hines Cross, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her residence held by her husband.
Tena was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Hugh and Evelyn Watson Hines. She loved her family deeply and especially playing with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed scrap booking and riding the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Tena is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Cross; two daughters, Ashley Miller of Bowling Green, KY and Jamie Cross (Marvin Jordan) of Asheville; three brothers, Strother "Wallace" Hines (Diane) of Bowling Green, KY, Steven "Richard" Hines (Christy) of Encinitas, CA and Bobby Gene Hines (Malisha) of Bowling Green, KY; two sisters, Xena Rene Duvall of Bowling Green, KY and Tena's twin Lori Dunkin Hines (Becky) of Bowling Green, KY; six grandchildren, Audrey, Brennan, Emma, Gracie, Abigail, and Anna Kate and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Tena will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial contribution to the Hope Chest for Women, P.O. Box 5294, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family and an online condolence may be made at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Teresa, Mary Ann Reggie, Michelle
December 2, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Teresa Anderson
December 2, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Teresa Anderson
December 2, 2019
Remembering your great love story today and always.
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