Teresa Ann Madison

Teresa Ann Madison departed this world on December 16, 2021, at her home in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family.

Teresa was born on September 19, 1946, in DeRidder, Louisiana. She graduated from Merryville High in 1964, and briefly attended McNeese State University.

She was working as a medical transcriptionist at Fort Polk when she met her soulmate, Jay, who was stationed there. Teresa converted to the Catholic faith during their engagement. They were married on September 23, 1967, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in DeRidder. Jay and Teresa drove to Coos Bay, Oregon soon after, where they lived for 3 years. In the fall of 1970, they returned for 5 years, moved to Center, Texas for 4 years, and finally to DeQuincy, Louisiana in 1979, where they lived for the next 37 years.

Teresa loved her faith and was very active in church activities. She taught 2^nd grade CCD, was a CCD Coordinator, served as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion to shut-ins, and was very active with the Ladies Alter Society. She was parish secretary for 28 years at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in DeQuincy and had a special fondness for the Blessed Mother Mary.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Jay; her daughters, LiAna Gary (David) and Lara James (Mason); grandchildren, Stefani Chandler (Ryan), Ginger Bergan (Theodore), and Miller and Bree James; sister, Eloise Marze (Gilbert); and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Addison Burl and Annie Rae Whiddon; her brother and sister-in-law, Tresmer and Frances; and sister, Helen Thompson (Joe).

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021, at University Baptist Church from 4-8 PM with Rosary starting at 6 PM.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church starting at 10 AM, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Levi Thompson will officiate.

Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.