Fort Worth — Teresa Wingo May,63, departed from this life and stepped into the Father’s embrace on March 10th, 2017. She was gently cared for and greatly loved by her husband the last 5 years. Visitation: will be held at six o’clock on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, and with services on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home, 12301 South Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76134. Burial: Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Teresa was gifted to this world on December 22, 1953, in Longview, Texas. Her ultimate love was her family. She attended White Oak High School, where she fell in love with music through the marching band and became a talented flutist. Her Love of music was passed down to her eldest 2 sons, Chris Garrett and Bruce Sapp Jr. It was a rare but amazing blessing to hear them sing and play together at family gatherings. In January 1982, in Fort Worth, TX, she met a young handsome man named, Joseph May, Jr. and 3 years later on August 24th, 1986, they married and remained in love for 31 years. Her life consisted of taking care of her family, cooking and baking, always from “scratch” and volunteering at her children’s school. Teresa’s career life included working as a customer service representative for various companies including Radio Shack Corporation and as a store manager at Tandy Leather Company, and a leather crafter/merchandising assistant at Hide Crafters. The Love for family was displayed in the sacrifices she made for them. Teresa was a Den Leader for Her boys, Boy Scout troop, a score keeper and concession stand worker for the baseball association in Joshua, TX. She provided gentle and loving care to her Grand-mother, Mary Lucille Cheney and her Father-in law, Joseph May Sr., until their passing. Affectionately known as “Grandmama” by her grandchildren, she was a great help to her daughter, Tina Sapp, in providing affectionate care to Kye, Kaleb and Tori during some difficult times, including Leukemia diagnosis and treatment of Kye. Shortly after Kye’s diagnosis, Teresa began her battle against Breast Cancer. With her husband by her side, she defeated and survived that battle, wounded, but stronger and more loving than ever. She was greatly admired and loved. To her children she became the most loving mother they could ask for and to her grandchildren, she was the apple of their eye. She will be greatly missed and remembered lovingly by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her grandfather and grandmother, John and Lucille Cheney, Uncles William, Russell and John Cheney, and her best friend/youngest sister, Marina Dawn Wingo Kisner. She is survived by her husband, Joseph May Jr., Fort Worth; parents, Floyd and Alice Wingo, White Oak,TX, three sons, Christopher (Amanda) Garrett, Van, TX, Bruce Sapp Jr., Jonathan (Laurie) Sapp and daughter, Tina Sapp, all of Fort Worth, TX. Grandchildren: Katie and Amerie Shaye Garrett, Jonathan Sapp Jr., Klevor Noah Simpson, and Kye, Kaleb and Victoria Sapp. Many nieces, nephews and extended family in Texas and North Carolina. Surviving sisters, Teresa Ann Baker and Sharon Shaffer and brothers, Shannon (Brenda) Wingo, Davis (Karen) Wingo, Johnny Wingo, Floyd Jr. (Karon) Wingo and Alvin (Amy) Wingo. With great appreciation to Donny Sapp, former Pastor of Texas Cowboy Worship Center for officiating the service. Also, deep gratitude to the pallbearers and loving family: Bruce Sapp, Jr., Jonathan Sapp Sr., Noah Simpson, Jason May, Benny Colbert and Charlie Smith.
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Jonathan and Laurie, your mom sounded like such an amazing sweet loving lady. I know this is so hard, but know God is with you, strengthening you.
Sending you hugs and asking God to comfort you all. Love you guys.
Jonathan and Laurie, your mom sounded like such an amazing sweet loving lady. I know this is so hard, but know God is with you, strengthening you.
Sending you hugs and asking God to comfort you all. Love you guys.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Sapp, Wingo and May family on the lost of your sister, mother, grandmother and wife. Stay strong cause even though she’s not physically present her spirit will flow forever
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Sapp, Wingo and May family on the lost of your sister, mother, grandmother and wife. Stay strong cause even though she’s not physically present her spirit will flow forever
My deepest condolences to all of this family . ❤❤❤
My deepest condolences to all of this family . ❤❤❤
So sorry to here about Teresa. She was a great flute player I’m proud to sayvi got to play flute with her. My prayers are for all her family hope the good lord gives you strenght thru the days, months, and years ahead. Teresa will be missed. God bless you all
So sorry to here about Teresa. She was a great flute player I’m proud to sayvi got to play flute with her. My prayers are for all her family hope the good lord gives you strenght thru the days, months, and years ahead. Teresa will be missed. God bless you all
All my love and prayers to her family, We didn’t stay intouch much but we did get to text each other last year and those few words I will cherish. I so sorry I can’t be there but I am there in my heart and my prayers. I pray God will bless you all with comfort and peace. R. I. P. My dear friend and class mate.
All my love and prayers to her family, We didn’t stay intouch much but we did get to text each other last year and those few words I will cherish. I so sorry I can’t be there but I am there in my heart and my prayers. I pray God will bless you all with comfort and peace. R. I. P. My dear friend and class mate.
So very sorry for your loss. Teresa was always so kind and sweet. As I read what was written about her life I am not surprised to find out how she went on to share that sweet spirit with all who came to know her. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. My prayers are with you all.
So very sorry for your loss. Teresa was always so kind and sweet. As I read what was written about her life I am not surprised to find out how she went on to share that sweet spirit with all who came to know her. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. My prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet darling loved one. Teresa was a wonderful, kind, free spirit in high school and never met a stranger with her kindness. May your hearts turn your pain into precious memories of your dear departed loved one. Bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet darling loved one. Teresa was a wonderful, kind, free spirit in high school and never met a stranger with her kindness. May your hearts turn your pain into precious memories of your dear departed loved one. Bless you all.
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends who knew Teresa so much better than I did. We were classmates and band mates at White Oak High School. I always admired her dedication and utter devotion to anything she decided she was going to do. Excellence and perfection were always on the table when Teresa set her mind to a task. Sadly, I lost touch with her after high school and only recently reconnected with her on Facebook. I wish it had been sooner as it appears that we spent much of our adult lives within a short drive of each other. Teresa was always a kind and generous woman, devoted to family. I imagine she was a fine wife and mother, her upbringing would have demanded it. Again, my condolences to her family and friends at your loss. Heaven truly is welcoming a new angel.
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends who knew Teresa so much better than I did. We were classmates and band mates at White Oak High School. I always admired her dedication and utter devotion to anything she decided she was going to do. Excellence and perfection were always on the table when Teresa set her mind to a task. Sadly, I lost touch with her after high school and only recently reconnected with her on Facebook. I wish it had been sooner as it appears that we spent much of our adult lives within a short drive of each other. Teresa was always a kind and generous woman, devoted to family. I imagine she was a fine wife and mother, her upbringing would have demanded it. Again, my condolences to her family and friends at your loss. Heaven truly is welcoming a new angel.
So sorry to hear about Teresa. I have so many memories from high school.
Keep all the family in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Teresa. I have so many memories from high school.
Keep all the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Precious memories of Teresa & her family during those days in White Oak. Our thoughts & prayers for her extended family. GOD BLESS
Precious memories of Teresa & her family during those days in White Oak. Our thoughts & prayers for her extended family. GOD BLESS