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Teresa Jackson Deaver, 69, of Clanton, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by family, February 20, 2026.
She was born June 9, 1956 , daughter of the late William “Bill” Jackson and late JoAnn Melton Jackson.
She is survived by her daughter, Rachael (Dalton) Creech, daughter, Hollie (Trea) Wilson, granddaughter, Anna Green, grandson, Alister Creech; sister, Misty (Randy) Payton; nephew, Todd Payton, nephew, Shane (Amy) Payton; great nephew, Hudson Payton, great neice, Emma Payton.
She was proceeded in death by parents Bill and JoAnn Jackson; Husband, James “Eddie” Deaver.
A special thanks to the nurses and care team at SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice for their compassion, dignity, and care.
A private family service to be held at a later date .
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

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