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Theresa Jo Zavala-Corona, age 54, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. She was born in East Point, Georgia, on April 14th, 1971, to Joseph and Imogene (Nave) German. Theresa grew up alongside her parents, two brothers, and four sisters. She attended Russell High School in East Point, where she earned her high school diploma in 1989.
Theresa moved from East Point to Forrest Park before putting down roots in Jackson, Ga where she lived for the last 25 years. She spent her career employed with Waffle House and Huddle House, and for over 30 years, Theresa was a customer favorite.
She was of Christian faith, attending Rise Above Community Chapel and Joshua’s Place in Jackson, Ga. Theresa loved watching movies and had a special fondness for K-Dramas. She was also a big fan of the BTS Boy Band.
Theresa’s passion was her family, and she spent as much time as she could loving them. She was a wonderful friend and loved the time spent with her best friends, Dena and Jamey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Beto Zavala-Corona; her parents, Joseph and Imogene German; her brother, John German; and her sister, Deborah Magana. Theresa leaves behind to forever cherish her memory, her sisters: Johanna Lowery of Rex, Susan Oneal (David) of Sharpsburg, and Patricia Warsham ( Joe) of Jackson, her brother: Scott German (Christy) of Athens; seventeen nieces and nephews; and twenty-nine great nieces and nephews.
Theresa was loved by so many people, and though she never had any children of her own, she treated all of her cousins, nieces, and nephews like they were her very own children. She was always willing to help anyone in need, and you could count on her to be there no matter what. Theresa will be remembered as being the perfect example of love and loving others.
Plans for a memorial service are being made and will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to the family’s GoFundMe at “Support for Theresa’s Memorial and Funeral Costs” on Facebook.
Tammy Denson says
Theresa, we will miss you so much. God truly got a good one with you. We are Blessed to call you family and friends. R.I.P my sweet beautiful baby girl. 💔💔💔💔
Dalton & Natcha Jones says
We love you to the moon and stars and back, Aunt Threresa. You will forever be in our hearts.
Susan O'Neal says
Theresa went way too soon I will miss her very much, she was a loving sister and holidays won’t be the same without her.
Even thou your gone your memory will live
on for ever. I love you tree! ( My nick name for her)
Valerie Jones says
Aunt Theresa, I miss you and love you so very much. To moon and stars and back!!!
Fly high, and rest easy.
You had a beautiful soul.
te amo aunt T.
Little brother says
My heart is truly torn as I say goodbye to another big sister. They said it never goodbye it’s always see you later. I will see you again someday till then tell everyone I said hello Theresa, love you and will miss you❤️
Johanna says
I’m your baby sister Johanna.I know we haven’t spent much time together . I would have loved to There were times when we separated for many years of those years I
Needed you but through thre will of God I had Anjelina in your absence my true rock
But my big sister Theresa nobody could even
Match all the love you had in your big heart
Patricia Warsham says
I love you sissy I miss you so so so much to the moons and stars and back until I see you again take care of Mama and John Nanny and Debbie Amanda in Little Robert and Uncle buzzy
Nichole says
Thank you for always loving me and treating me like I was your own. You and mama Pat did so much for me. Being a part of your family was one of the best times of my life. I love you and I appreciate everything you did for me. Rest easy, love you !