Theresa Clemente, aged 90, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home in Granville County after an extended illness. 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.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.
Ma, I will forever remember you looking directly at me while I was at the foot of your bed and you mouthed the words "I love you," to me.You showed us every day how much you loved each of us. We've been so blessed by you, and I'm so glad we each had the opportunity to tell you so for years and just before you slipped away from us to be with our Lord Jesus. Your love lives forever in our hearts. We'll see you later, Ma! Diane
I will always remember her beauty and big wonderful heart from when I was a young girl. My parents loved her. I loved looking at her flamingo dance photos, she was beautiful. Loving memories, your cousin Irene.
One who truly shared the light of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Theresa blessed the lives of all who knew and loved her. Rev. Norma Roberts
"...all of good the past hath had Remains to make our own time glad" John Greenleaf Whittier These lines have helped me this past year. Blessed happy memories to each of you. Leslie Hobbs
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts! 💕
Rest in Jesus Christ dear Teresa. I love you eternally. Light, Peace and never forgotten. Your kid brother. Ritchie. 💜
Rest in peace Teresa.
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