Theresa Cooley Fillyaw

Theresa Cooley Fillyaw, 45, died on Friday, November 30, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Theresa, a Little Cypress-Mauriceville second grade teacher lived in Orange, Texas, with her husband of 10 years, Bobby Fillyaw, Director of the Orange County Development Corporation. Theresa was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Orange, Texas. Theresa was born in Lampasas, but spent most of her childhood in Lometa, Texas. She graduated from Lamar University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Theresa began her teacher career in Silsbee, Texas, and also taught in Buna, Newton, and McGregor. She loved teaching and she loved her students. Theresa traveled the world with her husband and made friends wherever she went. Theresa has a large extended family who will miss her sweet, loving nature and zest for life. Theresa was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Caroline and Tracy, mother, Doris Cooley, grandparents, Ed and Ruby Barefoot, and Raymond and Dorothy Cooley. She is survived by her son, Marshall Hoozer, of Vidor, Texas, sister, Nona Buckey of Cypress, Texas; brother, Trey Cooley of LaHabra, California; brother, Bill Cooley of Snyder, Texas; sister, Tina Cooley of Brownwood, Texas, father, Raymond Cooley, II of Snyder, and uncle, Ed Barefoot, Jr. of Lometa. Theresa is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Donations should be given in honor of Victoria Enmon and memory of Theresa. Smith Funeral Home P.O. Drawer R Newton, Texas (409)379-5041