Emily Tennant Obituary
The family announces the passing of Emily Tennant (Sumter, South Carolina) on June 14, 2026. Emily, born on October 24, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Tennant to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles Raymond "Ray" Tennant; her parents, Bert McLeod and Minnie Lee McLeod; her daughter-in-law Selma Tennant; her granddaughter Heather Tennant; her brothers, J. B. McLeod and Phil McLeod; and her niece Stacey Mcleod Lloyd.
She is survived by: her children, Danny Tennant (Kim) and Julie Tennant; her granddaughter Dixie Powell (Andy); her great grandchildren, Drake and Jaxon Allen; and her siblings, Pat Arrants, Darlene Poston (Aaron), Betty Ann McCaskill (Cecil), Tammy Davis (Bobby), Olin McLeod and Mike McLeod (Evelyn). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 2901 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC 29203.
