Louise Ferguson Tesnow, 87, of Troutman, passed away, Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Tesnow was born March 10, 1933 in Flag Pond, Rural TN and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dallie Ferguson. A native of Madison County, NC, she was a 1951 graduate of Mars Hill High School and completed Business Administrative courses at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Technical Community College of NC.

Louise was married in 1957 for 55 years to her late...

Louise Ferguson Tesnow, 87, of Troutman, passed away, Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

Mrs. Tesnow was born March 10, 1933 in Flag Pond, Rural TN and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dallie Ferguson. A native of Madison County, NC, she was a 1951 graduate of Mars Hill High School and completed Business Administrative courses at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Technical Community College of NC.

Louise was married in 1957 for 55 years to her late husband, George Tesnow in Asheville, NC at McComick Field. Home of the Asheville Tourist Baseball Team. She settled in Brevard, NC and strived at her accomplishments and dedication in her position as Administrative Secretary for the Transylvania Community Hospital. She retired from the Transylvania Community Hospital with 21 years of service earning many rewards and certificates for her memorable service.

She is survived by her three sons, Terry and wife Kellie of Greensboro, Christopher and wife, Stephanie of Rosman, NC, Greg and wife, Manee of Troutman; two sisters, Lynna English of Inman, SC, Dianne Randolph of Mars Hill; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory located at 994 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice and online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com