Kathleen Baker Tesh
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Kathleen Baker Tesh left her earthly body to be greeted by her heavenly Father on October 31, 2021. She lived to be 96 outliving one brother and eight sisters. She was born in Harnett County to Richard and Cora Baker.
After 31 years she retired from the Accounting Division at NC Revenue. She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Benjamin S. Tesh Sr.
She is survived by son, Ben Tesh Jr. (Jayne) of Raleigh and daughter, Kay Harton (Bob) of New Bern, three grandsons; Ben Tesh III (Katie) of Greensboro, Chris Harton (Britt) and Kasey Harton (Mary Beth) all from New Bern, along with three great grandchildren; Nora Tesh, Henry Tesh and Robbie Harton.
Before moving to New Bern in 2005 to be near her daughter, she resided in the same house in Northside Raleigh for 54 years. The joy of her life was her children and watching her three grandsons grow into adult men. They each shared a special bond with her. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church (Raleigh) but attended Garber United Methodist Church until her health declined.
A service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cotten Funeral Home, visitation one hour prior. She will be laid to rest with her husband on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Raleigh Memorial Park Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated but donations may be made in her honor to: Shriner's Children's Hospital, 950 W Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Kathleen Tesh.