Life Reflections

Theresa Eddington-Townsend was born on December 9, 1960, to Winifred and Raymond Eddington Sr. in St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Winifred Eddington; father, Raymond Eddington Sr.: her daughter, Katrina Martha Townsend-Nettles (Lionel Nettles): six sisters, Fredricka Ballard, Rosemary Jackson(Jerome),Lajuana Eddington, Linda Eddington, Barbara Jean Eddington-Whitmore(Horace),Sheila Eddington-McQueen: three nephews, Bryant Ballard, Deon Eddington and Daveon Eddington.

Theresa was educated in the St. Louis Public School District and graduated from Central VAP High School. After high school, she attended and graduated nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Brown Shoe Company, Was a Election Poll Worker during elections and as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer during the holidays (she really enjoyed doing that)until her health declined and prevented her from working.

Theresa married her sweetheart, Demeatrius Townsend on September 3, 1994. To this union, three beautiful daughters were born; Katrina (preceded her in death), Dekita and Willetta.
Theresa was baptized at Inner City Christian Church (Pastor Roger&Beth Wisemen) and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bridgeton, MO under Pastor Dan Gonnerman.

In her spare time, Theresa loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies included cooking, writing and growing plants. She would often bring plants back to life and be called the “Plant Doctor”. She also loved spending time on the beach in California .

Theresa peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on November 1, 2024.

Theresa leaves to cherish her unique and unforgettable memory: her husband, Demeatrius L Townsend: daughters; Dekita Townsend-Roberts (Lamont Roberts) and Willetta Townsend: one sister, Shirley Eddington(Michael Hogan): two brothers; Raymond Jr Eddington(Lisa) and Walter Eddington: grandkids; Najah White, Dayjah Townsend, Kendrijana (Bunny) Townsend, Ariell Townsend, Darrell Townsend, Kimora Townsend, Jayshawn Townsend, King Townsend, Queen Roberts El, Billionaire Roberts El, Sir’Royal Roberts El: great grand-kids; Sophia, Hajan (Hamburger), Taquan, Nyomia(White girl),Ni’Mira and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox