Teresa Lynn Cain

Teresa Lynn Cain

Teresa Cain Obituary

Visit the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home - Tuscola website to view the full obituary.

Teresa Lynn Cain, 69 of Tuscola, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL

Teresa was born on March 5, 1956 in Laurinburg, NC, the daughter of Donnie M. and Irene Evans Cain.

Survivors include her sons: Geronimo Picazo, Vincent D. Picazo and Christopher D. Picazo and her 8 grandchildren: CJ, Meadow, Mya, Michael, Riker, Riggins, Kristian and Isabella Picazo.

Teresa retired from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked as a cook for 19 years.

She was a member of the Tuscola Moose Lodge. Teresa enjoyed cooking and hanging out with her grandchildren.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home - Tuscola

705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL 61953

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