Theresa (Tess) Cummings
February 24, 1941 - February 16, 2024Obituary
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tess Cummings, who peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on February 16, 2024, at the age of 82, having received the Last Rite of the Catholic Church. A devout servant of God, Tess found solace and strength in her unwavering faith through her final moments. Tess, beloved Daughter, Sister, Spouse, Mother, Nana, Aunt, and Friend leaves behind a legacy of love, happiness, and kindness.
Tess was born on February 24, 1941, in Manila, Philippines, to her parents Herman A. and Lucy F. (nee Moss) Kienstra. She was the firstborn of six girls. Born in the Philippines, later held as a prisoner of war with her mother, father, and sister during World War II. Raised in Ferguson, Missouri, and later relocated to Summerville, South Carolina, and then to Cincinnati, Ohio. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her infectious laughter, compassionate heart, and gentle spirit.
Tess was known for her unwavering love for her family and friends, incredible strength, and warm and caring personality.
In her lifetime, Tess accomplished so much, but her greatest achievement was the love she shared with her family and friends. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she has touched.
Cherished wife of Neil Cummings (deceased). Adored Mother of Missy (Kelsey) Yerger, Matthew (Linda) Cummings. Beloved Nana to her grandchildren, Sydney (Joel) Meyer, Paige (Joseph) Newton, Chase (Kristen) Cummings, Amelia Fowler, Davis Fowler, and Luke Fowler, great-granddaughter Savannah Meyer, and honorary great-grandsons Carter and Carson Silvers. Dear Sister and Aunt of Lucy (Fred) Dreste, JoAnn Feller (deceased), Mary Ann (Robert) Taaffe (deceased), Linda McNeal, Madonna Schwiete, Diane Cummings, Kay (Thomas) Kearns, John (Dorothy) Phelan-Cummings, Donald Griffin, Susan Fike, Mike (Allison) Griffin, Linda (James) Szweda, Mary Kathleen Kearns and Nicole Schwiete. She will be deeply missed by all who know her.
A Mass of Christian Burial dedicated to Tess will be celebrated on February 25th, 2024 at Seven Acres Senior Living at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seven Acres Senior Living’s activities department. https://gofund.me/a871682e
May her soul rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to us all.
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Paige NewtonMemoryI will forever miss her laugh. Nana & Carson!
Sydney MeyerMemoryI met Nana when my son Joel began dating Sydney. She was so sweet and I was so impressed with her making trips up and down the stairs to do the laund...
Joyce MeyerMemory
I feel so incredibly blessed to have known and loved Tess these last 2 1/2 years. She brought so much happiness and fun to Little Sisters/Seven Acres....
Melanie HamptonMemoryTess is fondly remembered by the Cummings family in Missouri and Kansas. Such a loving person, Tess held her family warmly in the palm of her hand an...
Kathleen Cummings KearnsMemoryIt was a blessing to have known Tess, to be her nurse and just to be a part of the light and joy she brought to the world. I'll tell baby Buddha all a...
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