Tena Louise Gaither

Tena Louise Gaither

Tena Louise Gaither was born October 3, 1967 in Providence, Kentucky to Rosie Gaither and Torris Powell. We are comforted in knowing that Tena accepted Christ at a young age and is now with our Heavenly Father. She completed her journey here on earth on Friday, March 7, 2014. 

Tena’s education began at Dr. Howard Elementary School. Her education continued at Marquette School and Centennial HS in Champaign, Illinois where she has lived most of her life. 

In 1998, Tena was baptized under the guidance of Pastor Raymond Winfrey. In her earlier years, Tena was a member of Powerhouse GOGIC under the pastorate of the late, Elder R. W. Rucker where she enjoyed singing in the choir. 

Tena will be remembered for giving hugs, her love of music and her passion for puzzles. Often time, you would see Tena wearing her headphones, listening to her music while fixing her puzzles. She would enjoy her favorite gospel songs. Aside from her music, nothing compared to the love she had for her mother. Tena was very protective of those she loved. 

Tena is preceded in death by her grandparents: Ray Gaither Sr., Forris Powell Sr., Effie Powell; and her brothers: Daryl Lee Powell and Torris Powell Jr. 

Tena leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Torris (Mary) Powell and Rosie Gaither; one sister, Lyvonda (Percy) Gaither; three brothers: Ron Gaither, Terry Powell, and Demetrius Powell; her grandmother, Ruthie Gaither; and a host of aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. 

Services will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 1 pm at Simpson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Providence, KY with visitation from 11 am until service time. Burial in Cumberland Hills Cemetery in Providence, KY. Mason and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.                           paid