Teresa Yvonne Gillespie, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Wednesday September 25, 2019 at her home.
Teresa was born Sept. 16, 1954, the daughter of the late Arthur Huggins and step-father, Doyce White. For 17 years Teresa worked for Dalton Pre-School and retired in 2012.
Teresa is survived by her daughters, Amanda (Taurus) Hill, Leah Nichole Gillespie (Kevin Beccera), all of Chatsworth, Ga.; mother, Thelma Jane Rogers White; grandchildren, Alexandria Trent, Hannah Trent, Ashton Trent, Gianna Beccera; brothers, Anthony White, Timothy (Janet) White, all of Ider, Al.; sister, Penny (Steve) Lea of Fort Payne, Al.; and the father of her children, Ralph Gillespie.
The family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 30, from 5-8 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel.
The celebration of Teresa's life will be held, Monday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. from Ponders Melrose Chapel with Ross Jordan officiating.
Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706) 226-4002.