Gwen Ann Tejero, 80, of Hixson died Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was born November 7, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Walter and Olga Marie Nilson. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Pedro Tejero Pérez.
A selfless person, her life exemplified kindness and generosity. Her search for spiritual enlightenment led her to the Bahá'í Faith.
Survivors include her children, Pedro (Elsa) Tejero, Olga (Stephen) Russell, Ana (Dave Gilliam) Tejero, Nikolasa (Mario Abril) Tejero, S. Walter Tejero, and Erik (Hanna Kurtis) Tejero; grandchildren, Elsa Leticia Tejero, Maria José Tejero, Garry L . Randolph, III, Mateo Russell, Gabriel Tejero, and Isaac Tejero.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, January 12, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. A memorial service follow at 11:00 at the Bahá'í Center on Hamill Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoonganorthchapel.com.