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Obituary

Tekla Arlene Rex of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 24th, 2025, at the age of 90, going home to be with her Lord. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois, on December 15th, 1934.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward F. and Tekla Alviina Johnson of Oulu, WI; her husband, Joe Rex of Northport, AL; and grandchild, Jeremy Shubert of Huntsville, AL.

She is survived by her brother, …

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Joel, Guy, Cissy -

So sorry to hear about your mom.  I always liked Tek with her positive attitude and infectious smile …

Joel, Guy, Cissy -

So sorry to hear about your mom.  I always liked Tek with her positive attitude a…

Joel, Guy, Cissy -

So sorry to hear about your mom.  I always lik…

Tekla always had a big smile and was always very kind to me.  Rest well, Tekla. 
Tekla always had a big smile and was always very kind to me.  Rest well, Tekla. 
Tekla always had a big smile and was always very kind to me.  Re…
My sincere condolences to  the families. God's peace and comfort be with you all. 
My sincere condolences to  the families. God's peace and comfort be with you all. 
My sincere condolences to  the families. God's peace and comfort…

Cissy and family, 

Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. I was blessed to have been able to meet your mother d…

Cissy and family, 

Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. I was blessed to have been able t…

Cissy and family, 

Prayers for comfort during this difficult time…

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Born

December 15th, 1934
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Passed away

April 24th, 2025
Tuscaloosa, AL

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