Jubilation reigned on the day of October 15, 1948, with the birth of Teresa Evans “Sugar” to her parents, Emmery and Eunice Evans on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Teresa triumphed as she courageously won her battle with prolonged declining health as her soul soared triumphantly to its heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her parents, older brother, Emmery Jr.; older son, Terrence Richardson; her partner in life, Keith Tyson, Sr., and Ada Mae, a very dear friend.

Possessing a quiet and gentle demeanor yet a lively spirit, humor, embracing children, nurturing meaningful relationships with long-time friends over many years with love and loyalty, she thrived with prayer. Graciously hospitable, she opened her home to all with appreciation that her visitors had graced her with their presence. She loved to cook and did it very well; especially holiday feast for the family-a tradition of skills and recipes handed down from her mother.

Growing up in the local community, she knew many in the personal and working communities and maintained an awareness and connection, remembering many from many years ago with positive thoughts.

Education efforts include starting with attending Christ the King Catholic School, graduating from William Penn High School in 1966, Atlantic Business School in Washington, DC, and graduating from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. These efforts directed her to working at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, U.S. Post Office in Greensboro, NC, offices of health businesses and finally retiring from Bethany Medical Center as financial processor of insurance records. In the early years, she lived in Washington, DC and California before returning to North Carolina.

Teresa’s family and friends, which include her wonderful neighbors were the love of her life and she constantly prayed for them. She leaves to celebrate her life and to embrace her memory with prayer and loving thoughts: her son, Keith Tyson (Ashley) and their children; other grandchildren and great grandchildren locally and in North Carolina and California; brother, Angelo Evans (Anoka); sister, Justine Garlington (Cecil); endearing nieces, cousins and friends locally, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, California and Louisiana.

The family is overwhelmingly indebted to long-time friends who remained ever-present in helping to meet the challenges in her life: KeDra, Angel, Natasha, Jackie, Vanessa, Renee, Barbara Ann, Ann and Randy, Corey and Gina.

Funeral service will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ The King Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.