Teresa A. Owens, 78, of Dallas, Texas, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in Dallas.
She was born February 4, 1942, in Galesburg, the daughter of Guadalupe and Loretta (Chia) Gonzalez. She was married to Donald R. Owens Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Robert) Gaines and Felicia Owens, both of Galesburg; two grandchildren, Samantha J. Owens and Dustin Ray Owens; four great grandchildren, Kenyon, Amiyah, Braxtyn, and Quentyn; two brothers, Richard (Mary Lou) Gonzalez and Alfred Gonzalez, both of Galesburg; two sisters, Carmel Gordon of Henderson, Nevada and Tensie Gonzalez of Galesburg; two nephews, Ricky Gonzalez and Jason Gonzalez; and several close friends in Texas, including Michael, Robert, Chad, and Derek Shauchunas and her best friend, Sue Stark. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Donald R. Owens Jr. in 2008.
Teresa was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Corpus Christi High School in 1960. She went on to earn an associate’s degree from Carl Sandburg College in 1986. She was of Catholic faith, attending St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Corpus Christi Catholic Church. While living in Galesburg, Teresa owned and operated two businesses, South of the Border Imports and The Village Deli Restaurant. She had lived in Dallas for the past 34 years. Teresa enjoyed reading, playing cards, ceramics, bingo, going to the casino, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Private family graveside service will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galesburg. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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