Theresa M Coddington PhD

Theresa M. Coddington, PhD

Dr. Theresa M. Coddington (January 18, 1963-September 11, 2022) Theresa was born in 1963 to Harold and Marie Coddington, the 5th of 6 siblings in Howell, MI. She was a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Overland Park, Kansas. Her specialty and life's passion was working with children, adolescents and their families, and was a champion for those with ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities.

Theresa Graduated from Howell High School (Class of 1981) and earned her B.S. of Computer Science at Central Michigan University (1985). She then studied at Loyola University Chicago, earning a Masters of Pastoral Studies (1987). She then transferred to her forever home of Kansas, Studying Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas and continuing on to earn her Doctorate of Psychology (1989).

Theresa is survived by her siblings, Patricia Flanagan, David and Chris Coddington, Larry Coddington, Bob Coddington and Mike and Stacey Coddington, as well as her many nieces and nephews, whom she adored. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Coddington Mcknight, step father Joe McKnight, and father Harold Coddington.

In her professional life, Theresa was an amazingly accomplished woman, who touched many lives in such a short time. She dedicated her service to numerous local and state psychological associations, and has been the president of the Kansas Psychological Association, Greater Kansas City Psychological Association, and served on the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. Having participated in various roles and board positions throughout her career, her leadership and commitment has made a lasting impact on her professional community.

Theresa will always be remembered by her willingness to serve through her church and local organizations, and her bright cheerful smile. Her passion for her Alma Mater, and her affection for any and all things Snoopy are undeniably her trademark. She loved to sing, mathematics, travel, puzzles, and dance. She was a member of the Mini Cooper Club-she loved her Mini Coopers, and the people and pets who rode and drove in them (the faster the better!). She filled her Red Baron with toys for Toys for Tots, drove in parades, and dressed up the Snoop Coop and Red Baron for Halloween....and we cannot forget her constant companion, Marbles. Marbles will continue on in her spirit, greeting friends and children, and provide the special comfort that only a therapy dog can give.

Services will be held in Overland Park, Kansas at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish on October 8th, 2022, with food and fellowship celebrating Theresa's life following. Internment will be in Howell, Michigan, at St George Cemetery with immediate family and friends. Memorial contributions can be sent in Theresa's honor to: Paws 4 Autism https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTYwMTEy or Lakemary Center Https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=Lakemary&id=27