Gran, you were there for me my whole life - even when you probably should have turned your back on me. You never did that, you loved me unconditionally, and while you were not perfect you did your very best to love and care for me even when I didn't deserve it. I love you so much, and I miss you already. I remember a lot of moments with you when I was a kid, but the keenest memories were you waking me up at the crack of dawn to work in your garden in Bladensburg. You had the most beautiful yard in the neighborhood, so much so, that many people walking by would often stop to admire all the pretty flowers. You were at your happiest back then, toiling in the dirt, and taking care of your plants. Reminding me often, "I like to make things grow." Even though I wasn't the easiest or best-behaved child and teenager, I hope you know how much I love and appreciated you all these years. In the last decade or so, I did my best when you needed me, even if it wasn't enough, I really tried Gran. I'm glad we were able to spend your last days with you here at home with us. You lived a long life, but I didn't want you to go so soon. I'm so sorry, I had a hard time letting you go. At least you're no longer in pain or suffering now.

I have so many memories of Juanita there's not enough space. Juanita has known me my whole life and has always been my 2nd mother and her kids are my brother and sisters, Lynn was best man I knew like a dad. My brother and sisters also where her children, she was my mother's BEST FRIEND for life, I will miss and love her until I see her in heaven ❤️ I know Charlotte Fikar is happy, she's waited over 30 years for her friend Juanita,may you dance with the Angel's and keep watch over all of us here waiting to see you.

Momma,  one of my memories was when Aaron died.  You came and comforted me in a way that made me feel  that one day I'll  feel normal again. I will always think of you and love you for being such a strong willed woman.  When I lost Aaron I  wanted to go with him but you showed me that everything was going to be okay. You are now at peace with Aaron,Steve,Sheila,Sherrie,Jimmy ,Vivian and a number of loved ones. Be happy now momma as we all love you and we will miss you. Rest in peace momma. See you one day till then I love you!

One of my fondest memories of Grandma is actually not one of my own, but one of hers.  She would often mention it to me, and so I know it was a special moment for her. She was sitting in the dining room in Christiansburg weeping inconsolably for some reason my little mind could not fathom. Being just a little boy, though, I did the only thing I could do to make her feel better. I went and patted her on her knee and said, " It's ok, Grandma. Rick Mo loves you." I never would have imagined that one moment in time would endear me to her forever. She loved me like I was her own son, and I will always be grateful for having been loved by Grandma.

Momma  while knowing you are finally at peace, we selfishly mourn our loss. My heart is full of love and gratitude for the life and love you gave me always. 

Momma, I have too many wonderful memories of you to fit here! You lived 91 years with what was considered a medically enlarged heart. God gave you that size of a heart to be able to express so much love for so many people, who you touched with your love. I thank you for that love! The love that kept your children together, when your 1st marriage ended. The strength and courage it gave you as a single parent, in a time when it wasn't so common. For the 52 years I have been alive as the youngest of 10, I was Blessed to see that love in action! The strength to lose from this brutal world ruled by Satan, 5 of your children and 1 nephew (Aaron Mayhew) taken by God, and be able to keep it together enough to be able to continue to help others, and NOT lose Faith in God. May we all find her strength and love that Jesus gave us, and use it throughout our lives. We still learn from you, and always will. I love and miss you Momma, and give Daddy my love. I miss him too! 

OBITUARIO

Juanita G. Tenly

24 abril, 1930 – 15 octubre, 2021

Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery

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