Dartesha Q. A. Tapp-Spencer

Age 36
DarTesha (Tesha) QuTonia-Antoneke (Tapp) Spencer was born on October 8, 1977 to Wendell and Darla (Wilson) Tapp in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this life too soon at the tender age of 36 years old on March 20, 2014 at her home.
Tesha was reared in a Christian home and accepted Jesus Christ at the age of16 years old and was baptized at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. William R. Harris. However, in 2002, she became a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she flourished in the “Word” under the leadership of Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III.
Being the oldest of three children, Tesha set the standard for her siblings in pursuit of her educational and personal goals. She had a playful nature and was sensitive to the plight of others. Some of her hobbies included reading, listening to music, movies, and gaming, which lead to many wins including cash and trips. Additionally, while attending Antioch High School, Tesha performed as a half-timer while bearing the nickname, “Quiet Storm.”
After graduating Antioch High School in 1995, Tesha immediately entered Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work in May 2002, then went on to accomplish a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from the University of Phoenix in September 2006.
Starting out early in the workforce at the age of 15 years old, Tesha worked various jobs while attending high school and later worked in telecommunications, the Tennessee State government (Human Services), and her final position in private industry.
On her birthday in 2002, DarTesha and Melvin Marsh welcomed her beloved daughter, Velvet Skye Tapp, whom she leaves to cherish her memories. She also leaves her spouse, Wayne Spencer, her devoted mother, Darla Bennings, father, Wendell (Typris) Tapp, one brother, Christopher (Layana) Peterson, one sister, Christina Peterson, Esq., grandmother, Barbara Wilson, mother-in-law, (?), and a host of in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.