Mrs. Teresa L. Burns Gainey Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Teresa L. Burns Gainey

Teresa Lynn Gainey peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven on Monday, May 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. She was a beloved wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to all. Teresa was born March 19, 1963 to the late Claude Jr. and Myrtle Burns in Stanly County, NC.

At an early age, she gave her life to Christ. She served as a choir member and on the kitchen committee at her church. Teresa graduated from Bowman High School. She was part of the Class of 1981. She was employed at Wiscasset Mill in Albemarle, NC, Cedar Hill Manufacturing in Ansonville, NC and she was also a Home Healthcare Provider.

Teresa was United in Holy Matrimony to Ronalt (Ronnie) Gainey on June 29, 1986, her one and only true love.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Claude Burns Jr., her mother, Myrtle S. Burns, and her brother, Claude Darnell Burns III. Teresa is survived by her brothers: Tommy Joe Burns of Ansonville, NC, Johnny Burns (Darlene) of Burnsville, NC, Terral Burns (Kendra) of Morven, NC, Pondra Burns (Angel) of Burnsville, NC, and Dwight Burns Sr. (Takela) of Rock Hill, SC. She has a living aunt and uncle, Minnie Lee Tillman of Washington, DC, and Albert D. Smith (Patty) of San Diego, California. Teresa is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Hope Jackson and Dawn Baker; her brother-in-law, Terryl Harris, Keith Rosebud (a special friend and brother); and Marie Rivers (a special friend and sister). She was grateful for the love and support of her elder family members: Margaret Sheppard, Charles “Buck” Jones (Elizabeth) and John Henry Burns. She leaves behind many special nieces and nephews that were her heart. Teresa loved her cousins very dearly. They traveled often from Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, and San Diego to see about their one-of-a-kind cousin and niece, Teresa.

Teresa also leaves behind her community family and relatives who cared for her during her battle with cancer: Peggy and Bobby Simon, Sharon Lilly, Ryan Horne, Barbara Horne, Helen Mercer, Rita Wall, Kimberly Thomas, Eleanor Little, Jennifer Kendall, Joyce Little, Kishia Dunlap, Juanita Townsend, and Evangelist Rebecca Blue. She fondly spoke of her sweet Carissa Little and Terrance Horne, and Ruby Huntley with whom she loved.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, June 2, 2024, 3:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at the New Hope Christian Faith Church Cemetery, Ansonville, North Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends and the viewing will be on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 2:30-3:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

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Gabrielle Robinson sent Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment for Mrs. Teresa L. Burns Gainey - May 29, 2024

You will remain forever in our hearts Gabrielle,Devaeha, Maiya, Michael, and Airzine.

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Sincere Sympathy to the Burns and Gainey family.Teresa was a jewel,and will be missed.Rest in heaven Cuz.G

To the Gainey and Burns Family--Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand and give you strength in the days ahead. Please accept our sincere condolences.....we hope your memories of Teresa will be of some comfort. The Gainey and Burns family are in our prayers. Remember in God's Holy Word that weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Peace and love be with you, Your Adopted Sons Ralph Vance McCoy and Thomas Vance McCoy along with Mitte McCoy, Mrytle Lee, Mittie Kendall, and Bryson McCoy

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

Maybe once in a lifetime we might meet someone like Teresa with such encouraging words, authentic faith, spreader of God's fragrance and a hear to give. Though saddened, we are happy and blessed because her life touched ours. We loved her daily. May God give you the peace needed. Betty Broadway, Washington DC

Ronnie, We are praying for you and the family!! Keep your hands in God's hands. We are going to miss you Teresa!! Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, all of your help comes from the Lord!!!! Love ❤️ you!! Clinton and Robin Simon and family

Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family in the passing of your dear sister Mrs. Teresa Burns Gainey. ( My Classmate 1981)May the precious memories of her and all that she meant to each of you remain in your hearts forever and ever. Continue to hold onto God's unchanging hand. May God grant you Peace, Comfort, Joy, Understanding and Healing in the days and months to come.
Much love❤️ Delia Ann Little, Raleigh NC The Little Family Of The Gatewood Station Community

Delia Little

Teresa will be truly missed by all who knew her.Praying for her entire family.Im so sorry for the loss of her life gone too soon💔

A QUEEN has fallen to sleep, get it forever rest in peace. No more pain. Thank U so much The BURNS BROTHER FOR ALLOWING ME TO LOVE UR SISTER. Thank U Ronnie for allowing us to cut up in the early mornings and late night. Love U All for it ALL. Forever my friend Teresa, Love Ur Kimmie

To Mr.Ronalt Gainey,It is of great sadden to learn of the passing of you beloved Teresa. Please know our prayers are with you and your family as you go forth. May God continue to uphold you on every side as He wipes away your tears and heal your broken heart
Clark Family (U,S.)

Teresa will be very sorely missed! Anytime I saw her we would converse for hours about everything and nothing. She was the kindest person I ever met and had a heart of gold. I was saddened to hear of her passing and wasn't surprised to hear about all the good things people had to say about her. That is who she was an angel, an angel that earned her wings. To the Burns-Gainey family I am praying your strength and praying God will comfort you as you navigate your journey without your loving sister, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend. Heartfelt condolences Marsha Hailey and family

My Deepest Condolences 💐 to the Family! Teresa had a Kind heart... vr, B. Hailey

My sweet angel is now with her Lord and savior. Prayers for the family. Ronnie special prayers for you. Love Wayne Phyllis Brandon Jesi Taylor and Krist

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Teresa who will be dearly missed. Prayers of comfort, love and hugs to you. The Tillman McGowan Family🙏🏾

Sorry for your loss . Let not your heart be troubled believe in God for he is the way,the truth and the light. Cousin Eddie and Gwen Thomas

Sorry for your loss. Teresa was a very sweet and kind person. Sending Prayers, Love, & Hugs to the Gainey/Burns Family. Dockery/Murphy.

My sincerest condolences to the Gainey/Burns family

Sending My Condolences To The Family..May God Give You All The Strength To Carry On..Praying For The Family 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾

My sincere condolences to the family. Praying God will strengthen you all during this period of bereavement and in the days ahead.

I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and everyone Teresa loved. P Dianne Crowder

Sending My Deepest Condolences and Prayers To The Gaines and Burns Family. McNeil and Streater Family

My deepest condolences to the family, a great spirit and friend.Juanita Williams

My deepest condolences to the family, what a great spirit and friend.Juanita Williams

You will truly be missed Ms. Teresa. Sending my prayers and condolences to you and your family.
-Tevin D.

Tevin Davis

To the Burns and Gainey family. We're so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences and prayers!! Bruce and Mary Sturdivant and family! "Class of 81"

Our deepest condolences to the Burns and Gainey family. May God strengthen and comfort in difficult times such as this....Marie Polk and family.❤️

Hated to hear the news.Teresa had a wonderful spirit. Loved her Joy. GOD bless the family. Praying for you and love ones. So sorry for your loss From Robert and Shirley Liles. Be strong Pondra

Sending prayers and condolences to your family.

Sending our heartfelt condolences and praying for strengthen the family at this time. Sorry to hear of her passing.

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family. The Ledbetter family

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Teresa Burns Gainey. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. Love Y'all. Tameka Snipes & Cynthia Dunlap

My deepest condolences to all of you! When Kela And Dwight introduced us to you years ago it was like we'd known each other for years! You were always such a sweet and loving person! God definitely gained another beautiful angel! Rest in heaven! You will definitely be missed!♥️🙏🏾

Praying for The Family of Sister Teresa Gainey. Remember: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.🙏🏾🌹
Overseer Thurston & Evangelist Patsy Little

Extending our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. ~The Harrington Family (Tommicenia, Nikki, Tara & Steven)

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers to my family for comfort and strength. Teresa will always be remembered for her infectious smile, friendliness and care that she showed towards people. May God grant his peace to you all. Love y'all, Arrie Brewer Perry

May you hold on to those wonderful memories in your heart and find comfort to face the days ahead. Cousin Dr. Ruby (Linda) Broadway

My condolences to the family and prayers going up Margie Smith

May you hold on to those wonderful memories in your heart and find comfort to face the days ahead

My condolences to the family praying 🙏

Lydia Allen

Our sincere condolences to the Gainey and Burns family. May God give you peace through this difficult time. Much 🙏❤️. Streater family

We send our prayers, love, & condolences to all friends and family... You will truly be missed but never forgotten!!! Your beautiful smile & kindness will always be treasured & remembered! Thank you for always treating us like family! Love always, Priscilla & JJ Tillman🩷

Priscilla T.

Sincere condolences to the Burns and Gainey family. Teressa had a beautiful spirit and a kind heart.
Sharon Tyson Smith

My sincere condolences to the family.Cuz will be truly missed!

My sincere condolences to the family....Cuz will be truly missed!

The Richardson family offers our sympathy for the passing of my classmate and basketball partner Mrs Teresa Burns Gainey. You will forever be in my heart.

Continued prayers to the entire Burns&Gainey Family,You have our deepest sympathy.Aaron&Jean Neal

Prayers of comfort for the Burns and Gainey Family. Rest in Peace Teresa.
Brian

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Teresa Burns Gainey. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Blessings to your entire family and friend circle. Shelia Little Coppadge

Dwight and Takela, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Sister. We just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers Sending our Deepest and Sincere Condolences to you and your family. Marion & Diane Moffatt Stevenson

We are deeply sorry for the loss of our cousin Teresa. May God comfort your hearts Family. The Christian and Watkins Family Réunion.

To the Gainey and Burns family ,you all are in our prayers .May God continue to Bless you ,and keep you all in perfect peace.Much love,,The Tillman and Harris family🙏❤️

Condolences to the Gainey and Burns family. Teresa was a wonderful person and easy to be around. Sending prayers for comfort and peace. The Clover Connection

Dwight and Takela introduced us to Teresa about 25 years ago. She was a wonderful person and remained a good friend until death. She will be missed.

Teresa you will forever be missed,,a very sweet lady classmate gone but not forgotten,My prayers and condolences to the Burns and Gaines Family. Mary Richardson

"My Condolences To The Families. I'm So Sorry For Your Loss" 💔😇🧬

Sorry for your loss.Sending Love,prayers and comfort my condolences to Teresa Burns Gainey and Family,Teresa had A Beautiful spriti A very sweet Amazing Woman of God,God is by y'all side he right there.❤️🙏🏽❤️ Angela Teal

Continuous prayers for the Gainey and Burns Family during this time of bereavement. Teresa will be missed for her infectious smiles and her warm, caring heart. Praying that God will give you all the strength to endure during this time of loss. Eddie & Emily Maske

Sending prayers of comfort and condolences to Ronnie, the Burns and the Gainey families. Teresa will be missed. Jody and I love you all. —Jody and Pat Sowell, your Churches United Outreach Prayer Line Ministry family, Pageland, SC.

Our sincere condolences to the family of Teresa Burns Gainey,she was a sweet lady. Her fa is the never wavered, her words was I Shall Live and Not Die. You are living with the Lord now. Deacon Rodney and Deaconess Sherry Blackwell Ford, Pageland,SC

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 The Maske Family..James & Brenda

We the Fulford family of Jefferson South Carolina send our heartfelt condolences to the family during this tedious time we will truly miss sister Teresa and a special way with that beautiful smile that she shared everywhere she went may God bless all of you doing this tedious time bro Robert and min.vida Fulford Of Jefferson South Carolina and your prayer 🙏🙏🙏 line family