Tessmann, Lillian Geraldine "Jerry"

Former Miss Chattanooga And Regular In The Horse Show Circuit

  • Friday, March 10, 2023

Lillian Geraldine "Jerry" Tessmann, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home.

She was Miss Chattanooga of 1960, 1958 Fine Harness World Champion with her horse "Famous Southland" and a regular in the Horse Show circuit, co-owner of Dayle May Jewelers and was of the Episcopal faith.

Jerry was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Polly Stone.

Survivors include her husband, John D. Tessmann Sr., son, John David (Ellen) Tessmann II, grandchildren, MaryLillian Tessmann and John David Tessmann III.

All services will be held privately.

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Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo, 423 821-7551.

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