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Tessa Aneen Lentz Cromwell

August 16, 2008 By Hall-Wynne 7 Condolences

Tessa Aneen Lentz Cromwell died on August 16, 2008.

Tessa was a gentle and loving mother. She taught her children to laugh and to have warm hearts and curious minds. Her family will miss her forever.

She is survived by her partner, Ty Thurber; her five children, Ian, Ryan, Olivia, T.J., and Tanner; her parents, Barry and Charlotte Lentz; her two brothers, Adam and Luke Lentz; her grandmother, Florence Myers; and her godmother, Aunt Gwen.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 at Chapel Hill Bible Church, 260 Erwin Rd., Chapel Hill, at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Randy Russell will officiate. A reception will immediately follow the service.

The family would like to compile memory books for Tessa’s children. If you are able, please write a remembrance or a story on a piece of notebook-sized paper. Pictures with reflections would also be appreciated. Please bring to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lentz Grand Children Educational Fund, Bank of America, 137 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, Attention: Kay Blocksidge, would be welcomed.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.

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  1. Rosemary & David Ash

    August 22, 2008 at 12:00 am

    Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Lentz Family at this time and if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

    Rosemary and David

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  2. Terri

    August 23, 2008 at 12:00 am

    I wanted to you all know I was praying for Tessa at the crash site. We were about 15 cars behind the accident,driving home from Liberty University. We were 11 miles into our trip when traffic came to a holt! My husband, daughter and grandson all prayed. I am sorry for your loss. I pray God will help you during this tough time. I am committed to pray for you all. I hope to meet Tessa in heaven one day!
    God bless you!

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  3. Chrissy Phillips Cheek

    August 28, 2008 at 12:00 am

    Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lentz,
    I spoke with my former neighbor Gwen this morning and I am so sorry about Tessa’s unfortunate passing….we just can’t comprehend why things happen such as these…..I remember Tessa from my horseriding days….She was a free spirit and loved riding horses as I did. She was blessed with 5 children….her legacy will live on with them….I taught second grade at Chatham Charter the last couple of years but did not have the opportunity to meet Tessa’s daughter Olivia. It is ironic that I also have a daughter named Olivia. I do have pictures of Tessa and I riding horses bareback in the Oldham pond in Pittsboro… I will give those to Gwen. Take Care, you all are heavy in my thoughts and prayers! I hope I get the opportunity to get to know Olivia. I know she is a special girl. I also look forward to seeing Tessa in heaven one day as well. Please contact me through Gwen if there is anything I can do to help.
    Chris, Vernon, Olivia, and Emily Cheek

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  4. Alicia Roberson

    August 31, 2008 at 12:00 am

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss; I didn’t know her but death is something that affects us all. The Bible has different accounts one found at Luke 7:11-15 where Jesus resurrected family members that died. It points to a wonderful time in the near future where we see the resurrection hope occur on a grander scale earth wide. Perhaps you will see you

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  5. Cathi Grape

    September 8, 2008 at 12:00 am

    Ty and Family,
    My name is Cathi and Tessa left a huge imprint on my life. She saved me. She brought me closer to God. She was the kind of person that was always there for me or anyone who reached out to her. She had a loving heart and cared so much about her family. She was a wonderful mother. I do pray that Olivia, TJ and Tanner will be able to stay together as a family. I know thats what Tessa would want. They need each other now more than ever. Ty my condolences to you, she loved you very much as she always told me. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I miss her very much and will be keeping in touch. In loving memory of Ms Tessa xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  6. Dian

    October 6, 2008 at 12:00 am

    We were on our way home from vacation when we came upon the accident. I held the littlest boy on in my lap until the paramedics could take care of him. He is such a sweet boy. My whole family is upset with the outcome of this accident. We are thinking of you. Be Well and remember your mom loves you always.

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  7. Tanya Wilson

    May 26, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I just came across this in a search for Tessa. This really breaks my heart. I am not sure if this will get to the family but I am so sorry for her loss. She was my best friend when I lived in Chapel Hill and we kept in touch for many years after. I lost touch after moving a few too many times. My maiden name was Tanya Stayner. I have a few pictures of her and myself that I am happy to share. Tessa was a beautiful, funny, smart, wild and loyal friend. I am better for having known her. Prayers to the family.

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