Theresa Clemente
Passed 04/07/2024
Theresa Clemente, aged 90, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home in Granville County after an extended illness.
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| Theresa was born in Brooklyn, NY, married, and survived her husband, Vincent Clemente, of 42 years. Theresa was beloved by her three children, Kenneth Clemente, Valerie Carrigan, and Diane Grizzle (Gordon). She also has two grandchildren, Maria Clemente, and Garrett Grizzle (Ashley) with two great- grandchildren, Annaliese and Serenity. Her surviving brothers are Peter Reyes, David Reyes, and Richard Gonzalez. |
| Theresa came to Granville County, NC, nine years ago after her retirement from working at a women's shelter taking care of families in distress, which she loved to do for 25 years. |
Theresa was a woman of many talents and had an absolute love for all those she met. "The world is a little less beautiful with Mom not in it. Her beauty is gone from here but enriched in heaven." Diane Grizzle. Words cannot simply express our thanks to all those who helped our family through her difficult illness, supported the family, and prayed for her journey. Thank you so much for your love, prayers, and comfort for us. We love you all. In lieu of funeral services, Theresa's ashes will be put to rest at sea as she requested. There will be a Celebration of Life for Theresa in August of 2024, the date to be posted when scheduled. |