Teresa Lynn Wendling

Teresa Lynn Wendling, 65, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Teresa, affectionately known by many as “Angel Eyes” and “Tess”, was born on August 22, 1959 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Charles Ray Reeder and Phylis Ann Pierson. She attended Valparaiso High School in her later years, graduating with the class of 1978. Upon her graduation, Teresa took her travels to the southern United States. She resided in Valparaiso, Indiana, Demotte, Indiana, Ogden, Kansas, Texas, and all over in Mississippi. During this time, she took part in many different positions. She spent most of her years working in different facilities as a nurse’s aide, a factory worker in Brandon, MS, a Thermos, and at Whitfield Mental Institution as a housekeeper.

Teresa was a wonderful woman, always full of life and love for those around her. She was always dancing or singing to her favorite tunes. It didn’t matter if it was in the car or over the speaker at the grocery store, Teresa expressed her love for music whenever she could. Don’t let that fool you. Teresa was a fan for the rougher parts of life as well. She absolutely adored Wrestling and her old Western Shows but would turn on her Soap Operas when it was time to wind down. She had a true heart of gold, and her family will remember her for the exceptional legacy she leaves behind.

Teresa is survived by her son, Raymond Alexander of Batesville, MS; her daughter, Patricia Alexander of Batesville, Arkansas; her brother, Brett Reeder of Great Falls, MT; her nephews, Jesse, Michael, Chad, Noah, Cody, and Colton; her nieces, Michelle, Deanna, Savannah, Amanda, Alaina S., Alania J., Audri, Brianna, and Lydia; her grandchildren, Selena, John, Cameron, Raymond A., Austin, Luke, Abigail, Dalton, and Roger; her great grandchildren, Jaxton, Lilleigh, Raeleigh, Corbin, Elizabeth, and John Jr.; and her step grandchildren, Carter, Greyson, and Macy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Charles Reeder; her great granddaughter, Sophie, and her longtime boyfriend, Jimmy Mabry.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the New City Church in Great Falls on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:30AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating towards costs associated with Teresa’s great niece Brianna’s prosthetic eye. She loved her family deeply and would want them taken care of. Please follow the link below to Brianna’s GoFundMe.

https://gofund.me/a430956b

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