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Theresa Ann Grisham (Watkins), 71, born in Waycross, Georgia, passed away on May 29, 2024 in Lawrenceville, Georgia where she has lived for many years. She was born on March 7, 1953.
Theresa is treasured as a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a light in every room and a mother to all. She lived her life with a caring and gentle spirit, making everyone feel like family. Theresa took great pride in her family and cherished spending time with her loved ones. She worked hard and loved even harder, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Theresa is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Stedman “Steddy” Grisham; daughters, Tonya Grisham, Tina Grisham (Marcus McCruel), and Sandy Becker (Gary Becker II); grandchildren, Ashley Grisham, Jamal Grisham, Tynia Grisham, Gary Becker III, and Matthew Becker; brother, Thomas Watkins (Vicki); She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Elbert Watkins, and mother, Oteria Maxine Watkins.
Celebration of Life services for Theresa will be held on June 4, 2024, from 2-3:30pm at Tim Stewart Funeral Home located at 300 Simonton Rd SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. All flowers and condolences should sent to the funeral home listed above.
Georgia Cremation Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements
Tarra Winters says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and help you through this difficult time🙏.
Andrea Grisham says
Theresa was an amazing lady. May all your wonderful memories comfort you and the family. Love you
Bonnie Sanders says
Theresa you were always more than a cousin to me..I have fond memories of You as we grew up together. I will always love my sweet cousin.
Sharon Goble says
Sending much love and many hugs. We all loved Theresa. She was such a sweet and beautiful lady. I cherish the times when we worked together downtown. All good thoughts for yours and your daughters’ comfort Steddy….and all the sweet cousins who loved her too.
Laurie Sisk Crowley says
So sorry to hear this. She was a beautiful sweet lady. Thinking and praying for you Steddy and your family.
Laurie Sisk Crowley
Vickie Kells says
I will miss you, my beautiful sweet, loving friend. There is rejoicing in heaven as Theresa has joined her sweet mama, Oteria Watkins and others that have gone before her. May God Bless You All and Wrap You in His Loving Care.
Love, Vickie (and Eddie) Kells
Robert Reid says
Steddy—-Although we have not had the pleasure of getting together in a while I just
wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember you speaking about Theresa often
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know. I would like to talk with you sometime
if that would be possible.770-363-6304
Thank. You. Bebop. (Bob. Reid )
Paul Eifler says
Steddy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family brother.🖤❤️
Dan Searight says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a privilege being Theresa’s neighbor all these years. She will be missed. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Allyson Donaldson Davis says
Tonya, Sandy, Tina and Steddy, I am so sorry to hear this. She was a beautiful sweet Mama that loved her family so very much. As I will always remember her as that Mama Bear in protection of everyone that meant something to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and help you through this difficult time 🙏❤️🙏
Allyson Davis