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Judy Tessnear Obituary

FOREST CITY-Judy Spicer Tessnear, age 62, of Old Henrietta Road, Forest City, passed away Saturday, Dec.16, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City.

Born May 6, 1955 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Gilley Spicer and Hattie Lou Buff Spicer.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at the Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Dec. 18, 2017.

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judy raye

December 26, 2017

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We weren't prepared to loose our mother so early in her life.

Robert Williams

December 19, 2017

I would like to take the time to thank everybody for your kind words. We really appreciate the support and prayers from friends and family. She will be greatly missed.

David Binkley

December 18, 2017

We are very sorry to learn about the loss of this for everyone in Judy's family. I pray that God continues to strengthen you in your grief as you find comfort knowing she trusted on our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ray Hensley

December 18, 2017

Sorry for you loss will be praying for your family

Debra Honeycutt

December 18, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Praying for peace and comfort for her family & friends and praying that God will uplift each and everyone with peace in knowing that Judy is in the presence of our Lord and Savior, to never suffer pain again. She will forever remain in my heart and thoughts. Our loss is Heavens gain. R.I.P my friend until we meet again.

Jesse Hendrix

December 18, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Judy.I have known her for many years.To Leonard and all the family.My prayers,and thoughts are with the family.

Phillip and Lisa Deaton

December 18, 2017

Phillip and I will be praying for the family
so sorry for your loss.

Donna Larch

December 17, 2017

Judy and I went to school together. So sorry for Your loss. Prayers are for the Family.

TC White

December 17, 2017

Leonard & family, we are so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time. Love & Blessings, TC & Paulette

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Harrelson Funeral Home

1251 US Hwy 221A, Forest City, NC 28043

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20

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Riverside Baptist Church

1178 Hogan Road, Forest City, NC 28043

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Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery

1178 Hogan Road, Forest City, NC 28043

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