Tessa N. Whittenberg
Tessa N. Whittenberg
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Tessa Nichole Whittenberg, 16, of Crossville, passed away March 23, 2008. Funeral services were conducted March 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Barry Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Old Bon Air Cemetery.
Tessa was born Feb. 29, 1992, in Crossville, the daughter of Gary Whittenberg and Angela Blaylock.
She was a student at Phoenix High School. She was a very spiritual and artistic young lady who enjoyed making beautiful and extraordinary necklaces. She also loved to read and had a passion for art and music.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Angela and Barry Hinch of Crossville; father, Gary Whittenberg of Nashville; grandparents, J.D. and Norma Whittenberg, Jay and Floy Blaylock and Brenda Hinch, all of Crossville; brother, Brett McDonald of Crossville; sisters, Danielle McDonald of Knoxville and Michelle Whittenberg of Crossville; aunt, Diana Wells of Orange Beach, AL; and uncles, Tracy Blaylock of California and Clinton Moles of Cookeville.
Pallbearers were Andy Shaeffer, Jim Spriggs, Clinton Moles, Brett McDonald, Nathan Blaylock and James Wells.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.
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Erica Schimmel
April 14, 2008
Tessa was my best friend in Crossville when I first moved to Crossville, when i first heard about her i just couldnt beleieve it, i just cant believe that i havent talked to her in so long. Im so sorry for your loss. I also wanted to say your family is in my prayers. I love and miss you Tess.
Billy Taylor
April 7, 2008
Angie,
I am so sorry about your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
LINDA
April 6, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PREDCIOUS DAUGHTER. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS.
Brenda Whittenburg
April 3, 2008
my prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Howard Palm
April 3, 2008
Angie and Barry
On behalf of the Crossville Rotary Club and Barry's many friends there, I want to express sympathy and deep concern. You are experiencing a great loss and our love and concern are yours. We pray for God's great measures of strength and courage for you and your family. Howard Palm on behalf of the Rotarians.
Kim Barnett
April 2, 2008
Angie and Barry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim (Blevins) Barnett
Don Lee & Angela (Amonette) Carr
April 2, 2008
Angie & Barry ~
You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are here if you need us.
God Bless!
Sally Warner
April 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lisa McCoy Pharris
April 2, 2008
Angie,
I am so sorry about you losing your daughter. I can only imagine your pain and sufferng. I've been praying for you and your family.
Marlene Swafford
April 1, 2008
I did not know Tessa, but I know her sister Danielle. She and Mike are friends. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Marlene (Mike Greene's mom)
Vickey Williams-Fisher
April 1, 2008
Angie, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter.
You are in my prayers.
Dawn Gerardi
March 31, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We are so sorry for your loss. Regards, The Gerardi Family
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