Teresa Poythress Dorsey
August 9, 1960 ~ October 10, 2017
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MOYOCK - Teresa Poythress Dorsey, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Born in Mitchell County, NC on August 9, 1960, she was the daughter of John Young Poythress and Betty Duvall Poythress. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Joseph Poythress.
Teresa worked for Nash Rocky Mount Schools for 15 years. She worked for Currituck Middle School prior to her illness. Teresa was an active member of Degree of Pocahontas. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Teresa will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Teresa leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, William "Billy" Dorsey; son, Jeremy Steven Lancaster of Rocky Mount; daughters, Stephanie Marshelle Lancaster of Moyock, and Billie Marie Dorsey of Moyock. She is also survived by grandchildren, Sofia Nicole Lancaster, Braylon Wayne Peele, Cameron Dean Barnes, Skylar Marshelle Lancaster; brother, Billy Poythress and wife, Diane, of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Melisa Poythress; nephew, Michael; and nieces, Heather, Jessica, and Brooke.
A Celebration of Teresa's Life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Mike Creekmore officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and after the Celebration of Teresa's Life at the home of Billy and Diane Poythress, 1037 Compass Creek Drive, Rocky Mount.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Teresa Poythress Dorsey. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.-2 Thess. 216, 17. May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
Dear Dorsey family, I’m very sorry for your loss and hope you’ll accept my condolence and deep regrets and I’d like to share where I found help at such a time as this when this enemy death took my entire family. I found great comfort and hope in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John528,29 where it tells us we’ll see our love ones again in the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and Isaiah258 states that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. These scriptures and others help me cope with my loss and get through each day because now I know I’ll see my family again and I wanted to share this with you when comfort and hope is needed in hopes this will help you also in some way for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if this helped. Sincerely, GM
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Teresa will be greatly missed. As I said before she lit up the room when she walked in. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in our prayers. She is not suffering anymore, she’s at peace.
Billy and family, Teresa fought the battle with all her might, but now she is at peace and reunited with her family. She leaves behind many to mourn her passing but also remembering all the good works she did in her lifetime. God speed Teresa. May the Great Spirit keep and Bless all who knew you and keep them safe in the travels of life.
So very sad to hear about Teresa’s passing! Teresa was a wonderful friend who always found time to make me feel so good! She will be missed by so many of us!
Gone but never forgotten I will miss your beautiful blue eyes and your amazing smile
My Dear and sweet Friend it will be so hard not to see those sparkling eyes and hear that laugh of yours and enjoy one more time your joy of life .Rest now with no Pain on this Earth and have fun with your family whom you are with , I will never forget all the wonderful and crazy times we shared.. For All your family We are so very sorry for your loss. . Teresa was a strong fighter ,Cherish all the great memories and Love she had for each of you. Love always and Forever. Ed & Patsy Jones. ❤️
fly high beautiful your lovely smile will be missed prayers for the family
fly high beautiful your lovely smile will be missed prayers for the family
You will be missed. Love you very much and I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Teresa, Your beautiful smile and infectious laugh are memories I will always cherish about you and the fun times we always had a conventions and parties. You were the best partner in crime when we had the luggage cart races at the Ramada Hotel in Nags Head. I will miss you until we meet again one day. Love,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all – praying that God will give you all the strength to make it through the days ahead and that all the love and memories you share bring you comfort.
…… Dear God ,,, should thy angels call for her much sooner than we planned, we will brave the grief that comes and try to understand …….. all my love and prayers for comfort …..
It is not supposed to be like this. Losing friends at our age. Cancer is the devil. I was a blessed one that survived. I prayed often for you my friend. The Poythress family will always be special to me.
So sorry for your loss, Teresa was always a Happy person, and always had a great big smile. I will always miss her in my heart , now we know she is not suffering anymore although it is never easy for the family! Prayers for you all as you go through this time! My condolence to Billy! Love Cathy and James Hollifield!
Heavens new angle will now watch over friends and family,Teresa is rejoicing with her Heaven family and friends,always love to see her at county line race way ever saturday night back in the days top bleachers with her family and friends,she is resting in peace and rejoicing with our Lord no more pain and no more worries,she is home and safe,we will see her one day when our journey here on earth is done.My prayers for her family.
My condolences to the family. Teresa will be greatly missed
Sending prayers of comfort for your whole family.
This was a very long time friend,knew her and her family well. i just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I will be praying for the family during this difficult time. May God’s peace be with you till you meet again.
You were definitely a BEAUTIFUL SOUL. Though I had not seen you in a very long time, I have great memories of all the times I did..even the last one when I delivered you pizza. Heaven DEFINITELY gained a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL! Til we all meet again, may you ride high and free and dance with all your fellow angels up there TERESA. Love You!
Billy and family Teresa was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorsey Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you, Billy and the entire family . Teresa was a special Pocahontas Sister. She was a dedicated member of our Pocahontas and willing to do anything to help all of us through the years . Her special caring helped to make our degree move forward. I will surely miss her. Much love and sympathy to all. Sorry I was not able to make it to the service. Sincerely, Ann Goodwin, PGP
Your light will shine brightly forever! You will be missed my friend ❤️
So. Sad. To. Hear. Of. Teresa’s. Passing.We. all. Went. To. Bones. Tabernacle. Church. Together.She. always. Had. A. Beautiful. Smile.Fly. with. The. Angels.
Billy you have been in my thoughts and Prayers today. I have the fondest childhood memories of all us playing until dark you and Robert running around the neighborhood shirtless and barefooted. I remember you with your kinky hair and Robert so cute with those bifocals and Teresa with her beautiful long hair and pretty smile. Our Parents were great friends and the funniest memory is Robert and Darrin set the saw mill on fire and Our shoe fights. I pray you find comfort knowing your family holds a special and different place in each of your friends hearts.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. The Bible has proven to be the best source of encouragement to cope with such a difficult time. The Bible at 2 Corinthians 13, 4 will truly provide comfort for the loss of your loved one. Our heavenly Father is not limited by anything or anyone and therefore has at his disposal whatever means are needed to provide comfort for those who love him. I truly hope you find comfort from God’s word the Bible.