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Dear Locklears:

Words cannot express my deep love for Teresa.  Simply stated:  she was the best friend I ever had and perhaps, ever will have.  She was not just a friend, but she was my family member--- as I was closer to her than I ever had been, reciprocally, to anyone in my life.  I will miss her terribly.  I pray God grants you peace of mind as your family faces her parting.  She's loved.

Sincerest condolences,

Pam Skarda

Memorial Service For Teresa

Teresa's family is organizing a memorial in her honor to take place Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE at 1 pm. The church address is 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Please email Teresa's sister Beth at elizabethc523@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Family member adresses are below if you would like to send a card or letter.

John Paul Locklear, Sr
97 Cabernet Trail
Dahlonega, GA  30533

John Paul Locklear, Jr
76 Cabernet Trail
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Tracy Burr
274 N. MarVista
Pasadena, CA 91106

Beth Polak
10401 Natural Bridge Road
Richmond, VA 23236

Teresa

Teresa Donna Locklear left this physical earth Monday afternoon, August  8, 2011.  Teresa was born on June 15, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to John Paul and Carolyn Hiers Locklear. Minutes later she was joined by a twin sister, Tracy Lisa. Both girls were preceded by an older brother John Paul, Jr. and five years after their birth received another sister, Elizabeth Caroline. 

During her school days, Teresa competed on swim teams, played volleyball and was a member of the high school track team.  Teresa worked as a lifeguard in college and revelled that this was the position she most enjoyed throughout her life.

Teresa graduated from the University of Georgia in 1985 with a BBA in Marketing.  She was most recently employed as consultant with Deloitte, LLP in Northern Virginia where she obtained a security clearance for her work that was often difficult to acquire.

Remaining here still are her father, John Paul Locklear, Sr. and brother John Paul Locklear, Jr. of Dahlonega, GA; sister Tracy Locklear Burr of Pasadena, CA and sister Beth Locklear Polak of Richmond, VA.  She also has extended family, brother-in-law David Polak, niece Sage Emma Polak and nephew Noah David Polak all of Richmond, VA and brother-in-law Greg Burr of Pasadena, CA. 

Teresa also served as Godmother to two children, Lars Gerritz  and Liz Weidman both of Northern Virginia.  

Teresa was a loving, giving and loyal sister, auntie and godmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends ---but forever cherished! She fought hard to live and we will always remember her incredible courage and strength.  She had hope and she gave us hope.  She taught us how to love and how to be still. She taught us how to be.