Tena Grew up in Beaumont, TX and graduated from French High School. She was married to late L.A. White, JR., and has two daughters, Denise McKnight-Loden if Buna, Tx and Michelle Downey of Deer Park. Tena was a woman of faith and a member of The Anchor Church in Beaumont. Tena was a loving and caring person who was devoted to her family, especially her grandkids. She was known as the best Nana in the world. Tena was a fun, quick witted, and a spunky lady who was fun to be around. Tena loved to cook and spend time in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for those she loved. You always left her home full and most likely with a meal to go. She loved to spend time taking care of her lawn, and you would usually find her outside on the lawnmower. Tena was an exceptional woman who left an impression on everyone she met.
Tena is preceded in death by her husband, L.A. White, JR., and son-in-law Bryan McKnight. She is survived by her daughters Denise McKnight-Loden and husband Richard, and Michelle Downey; sisters Lynda Pitz and husband Eric, and Wanda Waller and husband Phillip; grandchildren Weston McKnight, Vanessa Downey, Lauren Barger, and husband Ethan; Jadon Loden and Taylor Loden; great grandchildren Brynlee McKnight, and Ezra Barger.
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10AM, with a Celebration of Tena's Life to follow at 11AM, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, located at 4955 Pine St. Beaumont, TX, 77703.
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