Teresa Pulley

Teresa Pulley obituary, Wabash, IN

Teresa Pulley

Teresa Pulley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Manchester Avenue Chapel - Wabash on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Teresa Lee Pulley, 71, of Wabash, Indiana, died, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1954, in Lackey, Kentucky, to Edward and Myrtle (Murphy) Bentley.
Teresa was a graduate from Wabash High School. She married Terry Pulley in Wabash on August 11, 1979. Teresa worked as a respiratory therapist at Parkview Wabash Hospital retiring after 32 years. She was a member of Wabash Friends Church. Teresa helped Wabash County with her time in various ways including; being a volunteer and board member for 85 Hope, volunteer at the Life Center in Wabash, and created the Wabash Community Smoking Educational Program. She enjoyed photography, traveling, and especially loved spending time with her family, Terry, Courtney, and Bentley. Teresa was also very much a people person, who was compassionate and was always there to help anyone in need.
She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Pulley of Wabash, daughter, Courtney Pulley of Fort Wayne, Indiana, grandson, Bentley Christlieb of Fort Wayne, two sisters, Tharon Sluss and Sue (Tom) Oldenkamp both of Wabash, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Destinee Pulley, and brother, Michael Bentley.
There will be a celebration of life visitation from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S IN-13, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is 85 Hope.
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