Teresa Busbey

Teresa (Terry) Avila Busbey of Carrollton, Texas passed away on July 5, 2022, at the age of 77. She was born in Bryan, Texas to Frank & Eulalia Avila. Terry is survived by her husband, Kenneth. She is also survived by her son Larry (wife Gloria) and her sister Janie Ortega.

Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Eulalia Avila, her sister Rosemary (Poe) Cordova and brother-in-laws, Joe Cordova and Lucky Ortega.

Terry graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, Texas and then moved to Dallas in 1966. It took her about a year to adjust to big city life, but the big city would be where she would meet the love of her life, Kenneth. She and Kenneth married in October 1976 and this October would have celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.

While she worked as a billing and collections specialist, she always dreamed of being a professional dancer. Even though she never danced professionally, she was able to fulfill her dream by dancing with a group, Latin Go Go Girls, performing throughout Texas on weekends. She also loved antiques and eventually ran her own shop. She and Kenneth loved to shop estate sales, always looking for a good find.

Terry was a kind soul and would do anything for anybody. She touched many lives, but her family was the heart of her life.

Many will hold Terry in their hearts, but none more so than her grandchildren, Loren, Aubrey and Chloe. Along with her nieces and nephews, Cynthia Ortega-Cameron, Christy Gomez, Mike Ortega and Carlos Cordova. Great nephews and nieces, Michael Cordova, Alex Gomez, Anthony Gomez, Ashley Cordova, Carly Cordova, Kathryn Cameron, Sarah Cameron, Madison Cordova, Gia Cordova, and 5 great great nieces and 5 great great nephews.

Terry was an active parishioner of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch.