Teresa Jones' Obituary
Teresa Jones, 56, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 3:00 PM .Visitation will be from 2-3 at the church.
Teresa Marie Jones was born to Leroy Jones and Hattie Swift (Joe) on May 13, 1967 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. He mother Hattie Swift and daughter Shamya Brimmage preceded her in death.
Teresa attended Madison, Illinois. In the early 2000s Teresa relocated to Columbia, Missouri.
Teresa accepted Christ at an early age. She attended St. John Baptist Church in Lovejoy, Illinois.
Teresa was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known as Resa, Resa cup, Reese, and Momma Resa. Teresa announced herself as Teresa Marie…. Ya’ll know the rest!
Teresa was very outgoing, loving and caring. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, puzzles and card games (Never Bet Against Her!) She was known for her generosity, compassion and kindness to others. (But don’t get it twisted she would treat you how you treated her.) She enjoyed many nights of music, laughter, and joy with her family and friends. Teresa was well known, extremely loved and will be dearly missed.
Teresa Marie Jones departed this life on October 5 2023 comfortably at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memory her spouse of 30 years Leroy Hickem, her loving and devoted kids Tiara, Travon (Mudd), Dontrez (Rell), Duran Jones, Tyhesia Cortez, and Jaron Brimmage of Columbia, Missouri. Two sisters Cynthia Boarders of Lovejoy, Illinois, Sarita Jones of Columbia, Missouri and two brothers Leroy Jones Jr. of Venice, Illinois and Aaron Jones of Maryland, 23 Grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and her loving compassionate Hickem Family.
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