Funeral service for Teresa Kay Groce Reese, age 64, of the Mimosa Community, will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. James West officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.
Teresa was born on February 13, 1959, in Lincoln County, TN to Joyce Daly Groce and the late Ray Gene Groce. She was a 1977 graduate of Central High School and a member of the Mimosa Church of Christ. Teresa had a very caring, kind and loving heart for others. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and going to the beach. Teresa worked for Lincoln Paving. She passed away on May 27, 2023.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her son, Kevin (Ashley) Reese; daughter, Bethany Reese (J.R.) Posey; grandchildren, Kayla Reese (fiancé, J. Riley White), Reese McDow, Aspen Reese, Jax Reese, and Beckett Posey; brother, Tony (Dianne) Groce; sister, Sandra (Jerry) Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday at Higgins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959; or Junior’s House, 704 W. Maple St., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Teresa Kay Groce Reese.
I’ve never seen Mama T without a huge smile and always talking about you guys whether it was the kids or grandkids she was so proud of all of you and she was a wonderful soul with a huge heart. All of you guys are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time Bethany Ashley Kevin any of you need anything please let us know.We love you yall.
Mark and I graduated high school with Teresa and have been friends ever since. She was such a gracious woman and loved many. She and I were always talking about our grandchildren since Aspen was in the same class as our Tillman. Prayers for Tony, Sandra and her children
Bethany, Jax and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Teresa, she was such a great person. We met as kids at 4H camp. Praying for her family and friends. Heaven gained an Angel
Sorry Tammy is in Florida, I leave in the morning for Boston, mom doesn’t drive much! We will miss the funeral❤️🩹
So so sorry to hear about Teresa’s passing! She always had a smile and so friendly! Prayers for the family for comfort!
Tony & Dianne,
I am so sorry to hear of Teresa’s passing and am sending you prayers for peace and happy memories as you go through this sad time. She was well loved and a joy to anyone who knew her.
My prayers go out to Teresa family and friends.I don’t remember a time when she wasn’t wearing a smile. She was always kind, polite and friendly to everyone she met. Heaven must be even more beautiful with her precious smile.RIP sweet girly…
Rabbit, so sorry for your loss. Your friends in Texas are praying for you and your family.
Kevin, Bethany, Ashley and family, I am so sorry to hear. Heaven gained an amazing angel. You all are in my prayers. May God wrap His arms around each of you and comfort you during this difficult time. Such a wonderful family!
Bethany and family,
My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your sweet mother. Please know I am thinking of you.
Celia Hyde Mance
Teresa was one of my basketball players at Eighth District. Those “girls” made ever day of teaching and coaching a joy. Her Mother was an aide in my PE classes and Tony helped me coach 5th and 6th grade basketball. Her Father became a good friend during that time and continued that wonderful relationship through the years. It is people like Teresa and her family that make life worth living! God bless
Dear Groce family ,
We were so saddened to hear of Teresa’s passing. Teresa always greeted us with a smile and kindness.
Sincere condolences,
Bob and Sherrie Maddox
Mrs. Teresa (Momma T) was truly one of those people who you could just say was the best all around. She cared for her family and loved them dearly, she was always nice to her friends and others and she just enjoyed life and all that was going on. She would always stop and we would catch up when we would run into each other. I always enjoyed knowing what was going on with her. She had an infectious smile. Prayers for Bethany, Kevin and her entire family. She will be missed by all who knew her. I am privileged I can call her one of my friends.
Keep all your memories of this sweet lady in your hearts!!!🥰
I sure will miss seeing Mama T. coming to the horse events that Kevin would have. She was always smiling and worrying about whether we had food and drinks. Me and my wife Kimberly were worried about her when we saw her last because she had been coughing for several months.
She really loved her family and others around her.. God has a wonderful angel with him now.. But we still grieve her loss to all of us anyway.
Until we see you again Mama T.
TERESA WAS ALWAYS A VERY KIND, GIVING AND SWEET PERSON. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
To the Grocery/Reese families,
So sorry to read about Teresa’s passing. She was a very nice lady. May God be with you all during the days ahead.
Teresa was a happy and caring Christian Woman. She cared for all her family. She was Mama T to so many. Love you Teresa and I will never forget you. Rest with Jesus now.