Teresa Dolan passed away peacefully September 26th surrounded by her daughters and close friends. She demonstrated amazing courage, strength, and positivity throughout her illness. She was born in Navan, Ireland July 8, 1949. Her & her husband, Raymond Dolan, came to Houston in 1977. They were quickly embraced by the Houston Irish community and soon called Texas home. They had two loving daughters, Jessica and Caitriona (with later "adoptions" of Sarah, Lindsay, & many more). Teresa was a caring and vibrant woman who dedicated her life to helping others. A RN for over 40 years, she spent most of her career at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She will be remembered always for her unwavering strength, kind heart, amazing smile, and infectious laugh. No one was a stranger to Teresa. She is survived by her two daughters, Jessica & Caitriona, siblings: Jim, Paddy, Ailish, Tom, Mary, Josephine, Donal, Bernadette, Peter, Martha, Louise, Michael, & Sean, and extended adopted family. Teresa is predeceased by her parents, James & Katherine McKeever, sister Kitty Mongey, and brother Joseph McKeever. A celebration of Teresa Dolan's life will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The family asks that you honor Teresa by wearing her favorite color, purple. Full service details soon available through Miller Funeral Services.
The Dolan family would like to say thank you to the amazing staff at St. Luke's Hospital. We would also like to thank our adopted Houston family. Ma would be so happy to know that her daughters are being so well cared for.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that those who can donate blood please do so. Also consider organ donation, so that we can keep giving the gift of life.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Teresa Dolan

Sponsored by Her daughters, Jessica & Caitriona.

30 Entries

Kathleen Kelly

October 14, 2015

My sweet dearest friend, I will miss you so much. It's been a year now since you passed away and I'm just now finding out. Had I of known I would have been there to say goodbye. You left me with so many wonderful memories,thank you for that. Goodbye Teresa I will always love you. Rest in peace ........ Kathleen Kelly

January 8, 2015

Dear, sweet Teresa, I will miss our long, long talks and your beautiful, loving and giving spirit. We never said goodbye without saying "I love you." you are now loving us from Heaven. Jess and Catrione, she adored each of you and was so proud her daughters had such kindness and beauty. I am sorry I missed our last goodbye. I would have loved to have been there.

Dolores Sleator barclay

December 17, 2014

Rest in Peace my dear friend.

John Fitzpaterick

October 23, 2014

I will never forget how kind u were

Noreen & Scott Keese

October 6, 2014

Teresa, Thanks for some of our fondest memories of Houston. Sorry for you loss Jessica and Caitriona.

JaRose Boyd

October 2, 2014

Dear Jessica,
I just got the news about your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
JaRose

Mara Lipstet

October 2, 2014

We are all blessed by the touch of your Ma. We are further blessed that she painted you 2 with broad strokes of love and caring! We have all been enlightened by the example of true, brave, unwavering love of you 2 daughters and your amazing "MA". GOD BLESS.

October 1, 2014

Mike & Mary McGinnis

October 1, 2014

Teresa was so kind to Bertha & I. She came & visited Bertha in the hospital frequently after she had a long day at work. She is always a joy to talk to & loved seeing her at events. She is missed!

Louise Christmas

September 30, 2014

I loved working with Teresa. She was a great nurse and a wonderful person. I'm sorry that I will not be able to attend her services. Her family is in my prayers.

Angela Nagle

September 30, 2014

I still remember Teresa taking us to Astroworld when we were all kids in Texas and I remember her dressing up in a more elaborate costume than any of the children at Halloween. She had a child like sense of fun. My deepest symapthies to her friends and family, from Ireland.

September 29, 2014

My condolences to the family and Teresa will be missed by her neighbors here in Westbury…..GodSpeed……Prayers!

Katie Guymon/ Chris Broad

Devin Hill

September 29, 2014

She always welcomed me with open arms. She helped me through life. I could ask her anything. She was always making sure everyone else was happy and content. My deepest sorrow and sympathy Trina and Jess.

John Mennis

September 29, 2014

Deppest sympathies from the Mennis family, Navan, Ireland. Especially on behalf of Fr Jim. The McKeevers are dear friends of the family.

Cher Castro

September 29, 2014

There is never a good time to lose a loved one, but Teresa did a wonderful job with both of her girls. Hard working sensible and caring, my heart and prayers go out to you both at this time of loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make anything easier...

September 29, 2014

Teresa i didn't know you personally but knowing and loving Jessica you were a wonderful person. Jessica I love and I pray that God gives you strength and holds you in his loving arms throughout this difficult time and the days following. Your ma is at rest now and she fought hard to stay with her girls.

Jim McCrindle

September 29, 2014

My fondest memories of Teresa and Ray and family were the music parties at their house. Very sad to hear of her passing, but I know for sure her smile and laughter will be ringing for all her future parties.

Barbara Booth

September 29, 2014

Jessica adds light where ever she goes. Teresa, you did a wonderful job!

September 29, 2014

So sorry to hear about her passing. Teresa was an excellent nurse to work with.~Carrie

Joan Nagle

September 29, 2014

Rest in peace my friend.

Nuala Shanley Noblett

September 29, 2014

I was shocked to hear of the passing of Teresa. Tessy was a colleague and close friend of mine while doing our nurse training in Belfast. She was a wonderful person in every respect. I offer my deepest sympathy to Catriona Jessica and all her family.

September 29, 2014

In loving memory of Teresa May she rest in peace. Deepest Sympathy for Sean and Patricia and the Halleran Family, Kilberry, Navan.

JOHN FITZPATRICK

September 28, 2014

WE WILL MISS U.GOD BE WITH U

September 28, 2014

TERESA,YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED.

Dawn Bell

September 28, 2014

So sorry for you loss Jessica. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bern Torres

September 28, 2014

To my friend's Mommy who always made me smile when I saw her smiley face. I will miss her. I'm off to the blood bank on Monday.

Pete Little

September 28, 2014

Farewell Teresa, we will miss your infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor.Thoughts and prayers to her lovely daughters Jessica and Caitriona....May you Rest in Peace.

September 28, 2014

My sympathies to all the family Colette Thompson Kilberry Ireland x

Neda Scanlan

September 28, 2014

She was an angel and will be missed by many. Hank and I are eternally grateful for her kind care during his transplant. He always preferred her gentle touch when dressing his wounds. We could not have made it during his time of healing without her help and loving care. She will remain in our hearts and thoughts. Love Neda and Hank.

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