Tena Renee Edwards Glover, a 48-year-old woman from Erwin, North Carolina, passed away on January 7, 2020. Her death was a tragic event that left her family and community in mourning. Tena was born on September 6, 1971, and she was a beloved member of her community. Her funeral service was held on January 18, 2020, at the West and Dunn Funeral Home Chapel in Erwin, where friends and family gathered to pay their respects and celebrate her life.
The circumstances surrounding Tena's death
were deeply troubling. On the evening of January 7, 2020, Harnett County deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a suicidal person at 3093 Beaver Dam Road in Erwin. Upon arrival, they found Randy Glover, 52, slumped over in the yard with a gunshot wound. Inside the residence, deputies discovered Tena Renee Edwards Glover, also with a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that the incident was a suspected murder-suicide.
Randy Glover, who was found deceased at the scene, was identified as the perpetrator of the murder-suicide. The investigation concluded that Randy had shot Tena before taking his own life. The tragic event shocked the community and left many questions unanswered. There were no arrests or suspects beyond Randy Glover, as the case was determined to be a murder-suicide.
Tena's death was a devastating loss for her family, friends, and the community of Erwin. She is survived by her daughter, Leah Glover, her brother, Kenneth Edwards, her aunt, Linda Moore, and her cousin, Loretta Carpenter. Tena was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Etta Mae Edwards. The community came together to support her family during this difficult time, and memorials were made to help defray funeral expenses.
The investigation into Tena's death was thorough, and the findings were clear. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office conducted a detailed examination of the scene and the circumstances leading up to the tragic event. The conclusion of the investigation brought some closure to the family, but the pain of losing Tena remains. Her memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
