Annie Bethenia [Birdwell] Tennyson, born January 1, 1916, Youngsport, Texas to Livinia (Savage) and Joseph Allen Birdwell. Married to Russell Seals Tennyson on July 1, 1938 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was able to spend most of her married life being mom to their 5 children Roger Vernon (Marsha) Idaho, David Allen (Cheryl) Colorado, Lockett Russell (Jeannette) California, Thomas Michael (Karla) Arizona, Lavinia Maude (David) Lidback Texas. She did work outside the home for a time @ Willis Linen in Mesa, AZ. She was blessed with14 grandchildren, 31 great grand children and 1 great great grandson. Celebration of her life wil be held @ Mesa First Church of the Nazarene, 955 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203 (University between Stapley & Horn) on Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 4:00 PM. Arrangements under the direction of Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ.
