Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28 from 5-7 at Sunset Funeral Home, 3802 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473. The Celebration of Life Service will be at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 29, at 11:00am, with Pastor Keith Pugh officiating and Sunset Funeral Home directing. Graveside immediately following.
Teresa was preceded in death by her mother and fatherBonnie Jo, and Charles Blaikie,mother-n-law and father-n-law Madeline and Avery Blaylock, brother-in-law and sister-in-law J.W. and Aloma Blaylock, as well as one nephew, Joey Wooldridge.
She is survived by husband of 39 years Gary Blaylock, of Tuscaloosa, AL, and her children Justin Hollis(Shannon) of Northport, AL, Jeromy Hollis of Tuscaloosa, AL, Destry Blaylock(Brynna) of Bella Vista, AR, Brandy Blaylock of Grove, OK, and Tonya Goldner (Caleb) of Grove, OK. She is survived by sisters, Connie Ellington (Rick) of Joplin, MO, Debbie Wooldridge (Leland) of Galena, KS, Kathy Millhauser of Wichita, KS, Tana Bray(Robert) of Norman, OK, Teresa England (Richard) of Miami, OK, Kimberly Brown (Roger) of Fayetteville, AR and brother Terry Harper (Jeannie) of Owasso, OK. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Haley, Preston, and Chase Hollis, Lorelai and Sophie Blaylock, Lani, Laci, and Jax Goldner, and Darrin and Michelle Deason.
Teresa Blaylock was born is Wichita, KS. As a child, the family moved to OK. After marrying Gary Blaylock, they moved to Tuscaloosa, AL. She was a member of OpenDoor Baptist Church for many years.
She was employed for 24 years at The Westervelt Company. Teresa was known as an influential member of the Westervelt team. She was part of a Prayer Warrior group and sent encouragement to her co-workers through daily devotionals.
She also was very proud of her country and the USA Military. She corresponded with World War II Veterans aboard the USS New Orleans Heavy Cruiser through “The Pelican Newsletter” each month.
To her family, coworkers, and friends, Teresa was a breath of fresh air. She was known as a rock, problem solver, and a loving shoulder to lean on. She had a servant’s heart and continuously put others’ needs before her own, living out Matthew 11:28 “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Others can’t say enough about how caring, supportive, and Christ-like she was.
Teresa was a breath of fresh air. Her humor always brought joy to our hearts. She was always there for others meeting their needs and making them feel part of the group. She was blessed beyond measure in the accomplishments her children and grandchildren made. She was always there to support them and let them know how much she loved them. She truly lived her life for others.
She enjoyed planting flowers, household projects, Root Beer Floats, and playing cards and board games with the kids. She was referred to as the “Master of Monopoly.” Her favorite time of year was Christmas with the family which she prepared for year-round. She was really great at keeping Christmas’ magic alive. We will all miss her greatly and will forever remember what a blessing she was.
Pallbearers will be Chris Blazer, Philip Blazer, Kevin Harper, Chase Hollis, Preston Hollis, and Eric Houston.
Honorary pallbearers: Her Westervelt Family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the “Cystic Fibrosis Foundation”, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N Bethesda, MD 20814, in memory of Joey Wooldridge.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetBrown-Funeral.com
Sunset Brown - Service Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, in charge of arrangements.
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