Tressia V. Totherow

Tressia V. Totherow obituary, Athens, TN

Tressia V. Totherow

Tressia Totherow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziegler Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Tressia Works Totherow, age 68, of Etowah, died at home on Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born Cleveland, TN to the late James William (Bill) and Janette Rogers Works. Also preceding her in death is a sister: Joyce Floyd, brothers: Cletus Floyd, Darrell Works and Doug Works, brother-in-law: Hank Totherow, sisters-in-law: Margaret Floyd and Julie Works
Tressia is survived by her loving husband of 28 years: Roy Lee Totherow,
Daughters: Jennifer Works and Stephanie Works,
Grandchildren: Tyde Anderson, Deanna Randolph and Tyler Anderson
Great grandchildren: Adrianna Anderson, Kelsey Randolph, Landon Armour and Link Armour
Sisters-in-law: Cathy Spurling and Kim Works
Brother-in-law and sister-in law: Gene and Amy Totherow
Special cousins: Melissa Boothe and Latisha Boothe
Along with several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Ziegler Funeral Home with
Reverend John Cain and Gene Totherow officiating. Burial will follow in Delano Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Tyler Anderson, Nathan Randolph, Kevin Totherow, Corey Armour, James Spurling, Nate Richmond and Tyde Anderson.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm, prior to the funeral service at Ziegler Funeral Home.
If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, please sign the online registry at:
www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Tressia Works Totherow.

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