Tarena June Dunn

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April 28, 1969 ~ January 10, 2026

Tarena June Dunn, age 56, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her brother Amos Ritter, her father Eli Ritter Jr., and her beloved granddaughter.

She is survived by her mother, Carrie Ritter; her brother, David Ritter; her three children; and her eight grandchildren—seven granddaughters and one grandson—whom she loved and often spoke of with pride.

A quiet soul, she cherished her time at home and shared a close bond with her mother. Tarena loved her children and grandchildren fiercely. She loved the Lord, and her family takes comfort in knowing she now has victory in Jesus and rests in peace.

Friends and family are invited to honor her memory and share a meal at the Smyrna Family Life Center, 203 Smyrna Church Road, Robbins, NC on Sunday, January 25, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m.   Change in service date to February 22, 2026    1:30 PM

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Smyrna Church, 203 Smyrna Church Road, 203 Smyrna Church Road, Robbins, NC 27325 in honor of her memory.

Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com

 

Services

Celebration of Life: February 22, 2026 1:20 pm

Smyrna Church
203 Smyrna Church Road
Robbins, NC 27325

464-3188

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  1. So sorry. Prayers for the family. May God comfort them and wrap his loving arms around them. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Tarena June, but think the world of Mother, Carrie. ❤️🙏🏻

  2. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. May God give you strength and Peace for the days ahead. Prayers for Carrie and all the family!

  3. Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Tarena. A sweet, kind lady. I was honored to be her teacher and friend. She will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams


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