Teresa Mill Meaux

Age 74 of Gonzales Louisiana, and formerly The Woodlands, Texas, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2024 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Born on October 2, 1949, in Morris, Illinois, Teresa was the beloved daughter of Melvin Robert and Eileen Marie (Born) Mill. She spent her early years in Coal City, where she was baptized and received her first Communion at Assumption Parish. The family later moved to Marion, Indiana, for three years, and ultimately settled in Springfield, Illinois, where Teresa graduated with the Class of 1967 from Springfield High School. Her dedication to service led her to pursue a nursing degree at St. Francis College of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois, culminating in her graduation in 1970.

Teresa dedicated her career to nursing, beginning at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. After moving to Texas, she continued her profession at The Methodist Hospital in Houston for 20 years, followed by a role at Texas Children’s Hospital, where she served for 15 years. Eventually, Teresa transitioned into a caregiver role, lovingly tending to her parents in their later years.

On January 12, 1980, Teresa married Ken Meaux at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. Together, they built a loving home and shared a fulfilling life. Teresa was an active member of St. Theresa of Avila in Gonzales, where she contributed to her community. She had a passion for traveling, genealogy, and reading, enjoying each moment to the fullest.

Teresa leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication, cherished by all who knew her. Her spirit will continue to inspire those who carry her memory forward.

Survivors include her husband, Ken; one sister, Susan (Mark) Cooper of Loxahatchee, Florida; one brother, Robert (Debbie) Mill of Maryville, Illinois; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law: Darlene (Kirk) Greene of Hixson, Tennessee and Richard Abshire of Lafayette, Louisiana, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Eileen Mill.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 215 South Kankakee Street in Coal City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by Reverend Josh Miller with Deacon William Dunn assisting.

Burial will be in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Teresa will be laid to rest with her parents.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Teresa can be made to Texas Children’s Hospital online at www.texaschildrens.org/givetoday or mailed to Texas Children’s Hospital Office of Philanthropy, Suite 6226, PO Box 300630, Houston, TX 77230-0630. Please note Teresa Meaux in the memo line or online. 

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Teresa’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)