She is survived by one sister Marie Duhaine of Michigan; four sons, Charles Swantek Sr and wife Deana, Loyal Swantek and Valarie Baldwin, Yancie Swantek and wife Sherry, and Elwood Smith II; granddaughters Teresa Bailee Swantek (whom she raised), and Tammy Swantek (daughter-in-law); 10 grandchildren, Charles Swantek II and wife Rebekah, Angela Hill and husband Clint, Corwin Swantek, Stefani Swantek, Josh Swantek, Blakley Swantek, Cody Odom and wife Kristen, Whitney SMith, Elwood Smith III; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elwood Smith Sr., two brothers, Donald Nabozny and Tommy Nabozny; and one sister Florence Dandoy.
Teresa loved the outdoors by fishing and nature watching. She could never miss an episode of Wheel of Fortune. Teresa loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who brought joy to her life. She is dearly loved and will be missed.