Cleta Mosley, affectionately known as Trenia was born Cleta Bowen on May 16, 1949. She peacefully transitioned from this life on October 21, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. Though she never bore children of her own, Trenia was a devoted mother figure to her many nieces and nephews, nurturing them with unwavering love and guidance. Her legacy of compassion and strength lives on through her cherished siblings: Marella Gilchrist, Audrey Graham, Joyce McMichael, Herman "HT" Bowen, Verlene DeWitt, Blannie Bowen, Doreen Bowen Hilton, Matilda "Sue" Bowen, Melvin Bowen, and Kelvin Bowen, along with a host of devoted relatives and friends who will forever hold her memory dear.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Dunn Funeral Home Chapel, located at 810 W Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 and 1 hour prior to homegoing service on Saturday during the hour of 10:00am to 10:50am at the church.
A Celebration of Life service will follow on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church, 1437 E Arcadia Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456.
Interment will take place at Pleasant Union Church Cemetery.
Trenia's life was a testament of quiet strength, enduring love, and the beauty of selfless devotion.