Sarah E. “Sally” Tener, age 97, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Highland District Hospital.  She was born November 20, 1912 in Dodsonville, the daughter of the late George and Bessie Schaffer Runyon.  Sally was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who adored her family.  She enjoyed gardening and sewing.  In February of 1944 Sally placed her membership at the Hillsboro Church of Christ.  During her 66 year membership at the church she, along with her husband Lee Roy, established the “Sunday Night Club”, and were longtime youth leaders.  She was also named “Mother of the Year” at the church.  Sally was also a member of the D.A.R.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Paul Pence of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Terry (Debbie) Tener of Hillsboro, Michael (Theresa) Tener of Mason, Tim (Debbie) Pence of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Steve (Gail) Pence of Hillsboro; seven great grandchildren, Michael Scott (Kolleen) Tener of Mason, Kenneth Christopher (Jennifer) Tener of Gainesville, Florida, Melanie (Beau) Womble of Chesapeake, Virginia, Megan (Jonathan) Spears of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Merissa Pence of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Benjamen Pence of Hillsboro, and Leah Shay Pence of Hillsboro; and five great great grandchildren, Garrett Tener, Layne Tener, Mitchell Tener, Cameron Tenor, and Christopher Tener.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Lee Roy Tener who died May 8, 2005; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Martha Tener; great grandson Joshua Paul Pence; four sisters, Frances Houk, Gertrude Walker, Betty Hanenkrat, and Margene Castle; and three brothers, Raymond Runyon, Robert Runyon, and Charles Runyon.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro.  John Porter of the Hillsboro Church of Christ will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Hamer Township Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, June 18 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are directed to the Hillsboro Church of Christ, THEO Group, 155 W. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.  For more information and to sign our on-line register, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc

 

Larry & Janet Burns
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
09:30 AM

Sorry to hear about Sarah. She was a great person and so wonderful to all our family. Our prayers are with you.

Lori Walker Magulac
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
04:36 PM

I can't imagine a day without being able to look up the street and know that she is there. I am so blessed to have had Sarah and Roy in my life. They always made me feel so loved. They were there for me always, even before I was born. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion in heaven! I am so happy to have countless memories of them both. I love you all and will be thinking of you.

Carolyn Bailey Todd
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
04:56 PM

Sally was a wonderful lady and a special friend too everyone! Her and Roy were such a cute couple and a good example. They are together again. May all your memories be wonderful.

My sincere condolences to her family.

Carolyn Bailey Todd

James Hardin and family
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
05:28 PM

Loved that lady Sally. She was a most kind and generous individual as was Roy too. May all blessings of peace and love be with the family. She was an oustanding person and will always be remembered fondly by her many, many friends.

My last visit with her was as if it were yesterday and she was inquiring and encouraging about spirtual matters. She was a fine woman. She will truly be missed.

Sarah E. Sally Tener
Thursday, June 17, 2010
02:21 AM

Terry and Mike, there is not need to tell you what a beautiful person that your grandmother was. I met her and your Grandfather way back in 1967 when I was selling cars at Matsons. I know they must have felt sorry for me, a young and new salesman. Sure enough they bought a new car from me. As a special thank you for their business, I sent flowers to Sally. She never got over that gesture. I would stop by their house every chance that I got just for a visit. Wonderful Christian folks!

Just know, that Heaven got a little richer with Sally's arrival.

My condolences to you and your family,

Mike Waddell

Nashville, TN

Jim Butler
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10:29 AM

Sadly, I will be out of town Friday & Saturday and will not be able to attend Sally's Funeral. Just wanted to let you all know I will be praying for your family and also to let you know what a wonderful Christian Lady Sally was. I spent many a Sunday morning around their Kitchen table when Roy & Sally were not able to get to church. Those days of bringing them home communion and visiting with them brightened my spirt more than it did their's and I was there to lift them up :-) I'm sure they are enjoying their reunion in heaven now with the heavenly Father that they lived their lives serving. May God Bless you all! Jim Butler

Winona and Lowell Swayne
Thursday, June 17, 2010
06:14 PM

We are sorry We won't be able to go to visitation but we loved her and Roy so much and they were so great people

the murphy's
Thursday, June 17, 2010
06:57 PM

sorry about ms sally; remember all the great memories. god bless you all.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
07:02 PM

Leslie Ramsey
Friday, June 18, 2010
12:29 AM

Dear Janet, Paul & Family...

What a privilege it was to have known Sally! And what marvelous memories you have shared together throughout the years. She lived her Faith in the Lord, and guided your family through the good and bad times we all face. I know you will miss her, but I am secure in the knowledge being reunited with Roy and family in Heaven has brought her great joy. My prayers and sympathy to you all.

Leslie Ramsey & Family

Chuck and Mickey Rapp
Friday, June 18, 2010
09:21 AM

Janet, So sorry for your lose. Chuck

Ed Henize and Sherry Ballein
Saturday, June 19, 2010
12:15 PM

So sorry about your loss.

Stephanie Rhude Hester
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
01:22 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.

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