Jeannette Jane Tench

Jeanette Jane Tench, age 54, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Mrs. Tench was born on April 25, 1970 in Habersham County, Georgia to Edward and Mary Jane Burton Franklin. Jeanette was a member of Stonepile Baptist Church. She spent her time as a homemaker, tending to her family as a devoted wife and mother. Her nature extended beyond her own household, as she spent many years as a babysitter, helping to raise the children of numerous families while their parents were at work. Jeanette was known as the sweetest person anyone could meet. Her gentle spirit and unwavering belief in the goodness of others touched countless lives. She had a remarkable ability to see the best in people, always offering a kind word or a warm smile to those around her. One of Jeanette's greatest joys in life was her grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Nae Nae." She took immense pride as a grandmother, finding happiness in every moment spent with them. Jeanette will be missed by everyone that knew her, but her memory will forever be held in their hearts.

In addition to her parents, survivors include husband of 35 years, Chris Tench, of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Rob Loudermilk, of Demorest; son, Jared Tench, of Cincinnati, OH; son and daughter-in-law, Cole Tench and Kaitlyn Anderson, of Clarkesville; granddaughter, Ava Loudermilk, of Demorest; grandson, Gage Tench, of Clarkesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Watler Holcomb, of Demorest; Beatrice and Tim Frankum, of Demorest; brother, Dennis Franklin, of Clarkesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Cassie Franklin, of Indiana; Edward Dean and Shauna Franklin, of Clarkesville; Donny Franklin, of Clarkesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Becky and Steve Mann, of Washington; Bonnie and Scott Sanders, of Clarkesville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy and Angie Tench, of Hollywood, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Stonepile Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Holcomb and Rev. Connie Berry officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Larry Ryals officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jeanette’s memory to Stonepile Baptist Church Missions, 2394 Stonepile Road, Clarkesville, Georgia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.