Rita Tennery
February 11, 1935 ~ May 10, 2020
Rita Brock Tennery, 85, of Mooresville, passed away May 10, 2020. Rita was born February 11, 1935, to the late Charles A. and Ethel (Simpson) Brock.
Rita was a member of First United Methodist Church. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economy from Purdue University. Rita taught for many years as a home economics teacher for Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville, Illinois. She also worked at Sears and sold appliances. Rita enjoyed judging at the 4H competitions. She is going to be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rae Seaton Tennery, a daughter, Kathleen Tennery, and a sister, Beverly Brock.
Survivors include her daughters, Susan Kessler of Plainfield and Karen Ashton of Elgin, Illinois; brother, Keith Brock of Stilesville; grandchildren, Jennifer (Keith) Klump of Baltimore, Maryland, Katelyn (Dustin) Everhart of Indianapolis; and Mckenna Ashton of Elgin, Illinois.
A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family at Stilesville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a memory or sign the online guest registry.
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Rita and Ray… what a wonderful pair. We were related … I think I know how… but she WOULD KNOW how. I will ever recall her…and Ray with fond and dear memories. I am sorry for the loss…rejoice in the life that leaves so many joyfilled memories.
Rita was a great lady and friend. Our prayers go out to Susan and family. McGinley family.
So glad to have met you. Loved hearing your stories. R.I.H
Loved Ms Rita, she was a very special lady. She and I would talk about peaceful places and she had 2, the beach and anyone that knows her knew she loved the beach. But her other peaceful place she said was with her Grandma, she said she loved her Grandmas cooking. She always told me she loved me when I went to leave her room, she is going to be missed by her ML family. Rest In Peace Ms Rita, until we meet again my friend, I love you.
Sending our condolences during this time of loss. Carol has fond memories of doing freelance work with Rita many years ago.
Thank you for taking such good care of my grandma. The meadow lakes staff were so kind to her. – Katy
I spent 10 years in Stilesville, IN school system with my friend Rita Ann Brock Tennery. Ten students graduated in the year 1953. Memories made at this small rural school live with us forever. Rita married Ray and moved away for many years and upon their return home to Indiana they moved to Mooresville where I lived. We shared our church and numerous years in each other’s company. We have known her brother Keith as an adult. My husband, Donovan (Mutt) Robinson grew up on the same road where Rita lived. Thanks for the memories Rita Ann. God bless your family. love and prayers, Mutt and Joyce Robinson
So many wonderful memories of a dear friend. We met at Purdue in 1953 and remained close friends over the years sharing significant events like each others weddings and family celebrations. These last several years we visited whenever I would drive down from the Chicago area. Rita always tried to talk me into going on a cruise but that never worked out. But we could talk for hours about our Purdue experiences and our families. I know Rita is in a better place but I will miss her
I always loved our morning laughs! And our talks about the cruise, baking cookies, and her days of teaching! She was such a loving women, such a contagious laugh and smile! I will miss her! Emilee Lloyd (meadow lakes CNA)