Tessie Warrens, of Munith, MI, age 88, passed away on March 18, 2024 at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.
Tessie was born on December 7, 1935 in Garrett, KY, the daughter of Woodrow and Artie (Wallen) Patrick. On May 2, 1955, Tessie married the love of her life, Farlen Warrens, with whom she shared many years until his passing in 1999. Tessie's life was marked by dedication and compassion, devoting 47 years of service as a nursing assistant at Chelsea Community Hospital. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed talking to everyone. Her commitment to caring for others extended beyond her work life, as she was a devoted mother and grandmother, filling the lives of her family with boundless love and affection. She adored her dogs and loved spoiling them with affection. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed shopping excursions, camping adventures, and Bluegrass music.
She is survived by her son, Jimmie (Patty) Warrens of Jackson; her grandchildren: Jeremy Warrens, Jason (Rachael) Warrens, and Elizabeth Rickman; great-grandchildren: Riley and Rachel Warrens, Lucas, Cody and Eli Warrens, Shalynn Weiman, John Burlew, and Paisley Smith; and great-great-grandchild, Memphis Warrens; two sisters, Bertha Phelan, and Jeanette (Wesley) Gipe. In addition to her husband, Farlen, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Bob Patrick, Leonard Patrick, Jerry Patrick, infant brother, Terry Patrick, and sisters, Glessie Warrens, and Janice Elliott.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Chad Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
