Teresa Price Celebration of Life Program

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Sunrise

September 30, 1956

Sunset

December 8, 2024

Satruday, December 21, 2024 10:00 AM Gethsemane Baptist Church 5405 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605 (757)244-8833 | GethsemaneBaptist.org

Pastor D. Shawrod Riddick II - Officiant Bishop Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. - Eulogist

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Wherever a beautiful soul has been...

...there is a trail of beautiful memories.

Order of worship

Musical Prelude..................................................................... Musician Processional.............................................................Clergy and Family Musical Selection..........................................................Linda P. Travis

Scripture Old Testament............................................................Rev. Gwen Smith New Testament.............................................Rev. Dr. Brenda Ferguson Prayer of Comfort.....................................................Rev. James Brown Musical Selection..............................................................Floyd Cleary Reflections Family and Friends....................................Alvin Hargraves Dennis Floyd Belinda Young Sarah Lee and Linda Carter Acknowledgments...............................................Mrs. Tinisha Williams Silent Reading of the Obituary Photo Montage Musical Selection..............................................................Floyd Cleary Eulogy.....................................................Bishop Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. Musical Selection..............................................GBC Celebration Choir Recessional.................................................Clergy, Family and Friends Internment Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666

the life of On December 8, 2024, Teresa Diane Price peacefully entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Born on September 30, 1956, in Greenville, North Carolina, Teresa’s life was a testament to the beauty of a heart devoted to family, friends, and her Creator.

As Teresa entered the gates of heaven, she was lovingly greeted by her mother, Fannie Price Charity, and her grandmother, Julia Floyd, who welcomed her home with open arms. It was a reunion filled with joy, where the bonds of family transcended time and space.

Obituary

Teresa’s journey of faith began early in life when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greenville, North Carolina, and her relationship with God only grew stronger throughout her life. Later, she became a cherished and active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Newport News, Virginia. Her faith was evident in all she did, from serving with the Harvesters Ministry and the Vacation Bible School Culinary Team to volunteering at church events. Just this past summer, she poured her heart into working with children as part of the Greater Peninsula Cares All Around Achievers Summer Camp.

Teresa’s earthly journey was one of dedication and excellence. A 1974 graduate of J.H. Rose High School, she went on to attend Pitt Community College. Her career began in the Medical Records Department at Pitt Memorial Hospital and later took her to DePaul Hospital and the Riverside Health Department. In 2021, she retired from Huntington Ingalls’ E13 Engineering Department, closing a career filled with diligence and purpose.

More than her professional achievements, Teresa’s greatest joy and legacy was her family.

She was the rock on which they leaned—the unwavering presence who offered love, wisdom, and comfort. Her grandchildren moving closer to her from Alabama brought her immeasurable happiness, filling her heart with cherished memories. Known for her eye for interior design, Teresa brought beauty to every space she touched. Her love for cooking created family traditions, and her dishes—like her famous liver and onions, oyster dressing, and sweet potato cake—will forever remain part of her family’s story.

Teresa leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to her son, Byron Price of Hampton, VA; her grandchildren, Tianee Henderson, Jahziah Price, and Jkoi Blyden; her great-grandchildren, Chosen and Harley; her siblings, Gwen Warren of Newport News, VA, Vickie Toulson of Stockbridge, GA, Robbie Price of Newport News, VA, Jeffrey Price of Atlanta, GA, and Darryn Price of Hampton, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who were touched by her kindness and grace.

Don’t Cry For Me Don’t cry for me.

I will be okay.

Heaven is my home now, and this is where I’ll stay.

Don’t cry for me.

I’m where I belong.

I want you to be happy and try to stay strong.

Don’t cry for me.

It was just my time, but I will see you someday on the other side.

Don’t cry for me.

I am not alone.

The angels are with me to welcome me home.

Don’t cry for me, for I have no fear.

All my pain is gone, and Jesus took my tears.

Don’t cry for me.

This is not the end.

I’ll be waiting here for you.

Pallbearers Family and Friends

Floral bearers Barbara Braxton Diane Lewis Fanetta Younger Joann Debro Loura Smythe Sarah Lee

Acknowledgement

The family of Teresa “Diane” Price would like to thank each of you for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers during this time. Thank you for being there for us.