Tena Marie Najar Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tena Marie Najar of Bethel, North Carolina, who passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tena Marie Najar to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Lenward Moore; her godfather Arturo; her son Jack Najar (Sadie Najar); and her grandson Shane Najar. She is survived by: her mother Anniebell Moore; her husband Eddie Najar; her children, Xavier Najar (Jackie Hernandez) of Durham, NC, Angel Najar (Brittany Lizotte-Najar) of Mascotte, Marco Najar of Goldsboro, Jasmine Lozano of Greenville, NC, Alicia Payton (Deshaun Payton) of Bethel, NC, Alexis Najar of Goldsboro, NC, Nikki Rouse of Greenville, NC, Pa'Trice Sheppard of Raleigh, NC, Griffin (Jermane Griffin) of Raleigh, NC and La'Trice Sheppard of Raleigh, NC; her siblings, Dianna Moore of Vanceboro, NC, Yawanna Clark of Vanceboro, NC and Lenward Moore Jr. (Crystal Moore) of Jacksonville, Florida; her mother-in-law Lupe Najar (Eduardo Najar); and her sisters-in-law, Patsy Najar of El Paso, Violet Najar (Robert) of San Antonio, Texas and Veronica Najar (Alex Godinez) of San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission to Haiti or to a charity of one's choice.