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Teresa Leverette Obituary
LEVERETTE
Mrs. Teresa Martin Leverette 67 winged her flight into eternity suddenly while holding her husband's hand on Saturday April 25, 2015. Mrs. Leverette the first Lady of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church was also a retiree of Escambia County School System. and a Vice President of First West Florida Baptist Association Woman's Auxiilary.
She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband Dr. Otha Leverette, III, loving sons & daughters-in-law Tony Leverette, Craig & Carline Leverette & Gregory & Angela Leverette; eight grandchildren sister Loretta Shropshire, father-in-law Rev. Otha Leverette, II as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 am at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Donald Bell officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery with BENBOE FUNERAL HOME directing. Mrs. Leverette will be available for viewing Friday noon-5 pm at the funeral home and the family will receive friends at the church from 6-7 pm.
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Rashad Walker
October 17, 2023
I´ve known Mother Leverette since I was a little boy. She´s always stayed the same she was just as sweet as she could be. Mother has always stood by her husband Rev Leverette. I know God is very pleased with her because she was a perfect example of how a wife is supposed walk beside her husband. She had a meek and quiet spirit, and I´ll always remember so long as I walk this year.
Jerome & Erlene Turner
April 24, 2020
Her memory and love shared will remain in our hearts! We will continue to keep the family in our thoughts and prayers! Loving memories, Cousins Jerome and Erlene Turner
April 25, 2016
Just stopping by to say I miss you. Been a hard year. Blessings to you and your family. I love you.
Marcia Enquist
May 30, 2015
Dear Leverette Family, I just heard of the passing of your dear Teresa. When I was a teacher at OJ Semmes, I was blessed to know this great lady! She was so gracious and sweet. She was especially kind and gentle to my aged Mother at the faculty Christmas dinner . We thought she was the perfect Southern Lady. I know you miss her, but rejoice where she is!
Diana Walker
May 24, 2015
A month later seems like a long time to wait to say goodbye to someone you love, but honestly, I don't want to-at least I hadn't expected to have to so soon. You just visited me this past October. Forgive me for being so informal, but you were such a sweet and gentle spirit. I could look at you and smile just the way I did with my mother. And, every time I lost a family member, you would come up behind me with a hug. I was like, there's the sweetness I know. You touched so many people and understood things that hadn't even been said. I love and miss you a lot.
To Pastor, take it easy. It's hard, but take care of yourself. People ignore the pulpit, but preachers have feelings, too. May God be your comfort as you travel through this difficult time. I love you.
To the family, it's very hard losing someone so near and dear to your heart. My mother passed seven months ago today, but it still feels like yesterday. I have been finding comfort, but it has taken time. I pray you do as well. Sending hugs your way. Take care of Pastor. We still need him to encourage and teach us the right way. Peace and blessings to each of you.
And, to the church, Mt. Sinai, thank you for being there. It is truly a blessing to know someone will be there when you need them. Blessings to all you as well.
First Lady, you were truly a virtuous woman, pressing past your own pain to see about others. You will be remembered and cherished always. I love you.
Terese Taylor Cole
May 6, 2015
We are sorry to hear about Teresa passing away. Love you all. Your family from Flint, Michigan. God Bless
Larry Forney
May 6, 2015
Tony, Craig, Gregory and Mr. Leverette: Words cannot express my deepest and sincere thoughts for you right now. You mother and wife always had an encouraging word. Her words and smile will always be in my heart. God bless you all.
Ellis Hodges
May 4, 2015
God has looked down to Earth from Heaven, smiled and said "Well Done My Daughter come Home and take your rest"
May 4, 2015
To the Leverette Family:
My heart is with you in this sorrowfull time. My prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Pamela Jenkins
Wynde Moultry Peterson
May 4, 2015
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family of Sis. Teresa Martin Leverette. Indeed, she was a beautiful angel whom we were richly blessed to have known and been a part of our lives. May The Comforter wrap you up in abundant peace during the times of grief and sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love ~the Blankenship and Moultry families
Venece' Gordon
May 2, 2015
An Angel Indeed she was..God needed her most in his garden. My deepest sympathy to the entire Leverette family. Teresa spoke words of encouragement and always had a smiling heart inside out. May God give you the strenght to carry on through these times of sorrow.
Sylvia Curry and Family
May 2, 2015
To the Leverette Family:
Lifting you up in prayer that the Lord give each one of you strength during this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy
Brenda hunter
May 2, 2015
May God uplift the Leverette family in there times of sorry u will be in my prayers she was a beautiful person inside and out
May 2, 2015
"Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal"
Her light will forever shine!
With deepest sympathy,
Eloise Shuford & Family
Lauricia Capers
May 1, 2015
Soon I will be done
With the troubles of the world
Troubles of the world
Troubles of the world
Soon I will be done
Troubles of the world
I'm going home to live with God
I am truly blessed to have known/loved/be loved by Mrs. Leverette! She loved her family, friends but most of all she loved and had a relationship with God. This gives us hope that one day we shall see her again! Take your rest! All my love and prayers to the family!
Georgia Rivers
May 1, 2015
My heart felt sympathy to the entire Leverette Family. She was Loved by so many and will be deeply missed. May God give each of you strength during this difficult time.
Willie and Ann Hunter
May 1, 2015
Otha I no you and "T" was very close but the LORD is near to all who call upon him.We are praying for you and your family.
Ms. Sheila Curry Johnson
May 1, 2015
To the Leverette Family,
You all are in my prayers. May the Lord strengthen each of you, and guide you through this difficult time.
Cynthia Gale Ward Perry
May 1, 2015
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of a wonderful, sweet and kind person. She always called me her "neighbor". Your family are in my prayers.
Lottie Harrison
May 1, 2015
Pastor Leverette& family:our Father God have cld home one of His precious jewels whose heart was as the many colors ofa bbeautiful rainbow. I pray the peace of our Father God that surpass our understanding comfort you Pastor and family. Rev Harrison an Robbin
Delerna Graham and Family
May 1, 2015
To the Leverette family you are in our thoughts and prayers Sis. Leverette will truly be missed.
Darryl Sellers Jr.
May 1, 2015
To my second family. In this time of sadness, may you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices, feel Him in the touch of their hands. A very dear person to me have gone home to glory, always in my heart. With deepest sympathy.
Sheila&Donald Ransom
May 1, 2015
The light of God surrounds us
The love of God enfolds us
The power of God protects us
The presence of God watches over us
Wherever we are,God is
Our prayers are with you and family.
ECSD
Belvernia Soles
May 1, 2015
God is with you always...And, he'll uplift the Leverette Family during their time of sorrow.
Marie Ball & Family
April 30, 2015
God has called home one of his beautiful Angels. Teresa was a true sweetheart and will always be missed as well as long remembered. May God Bless your family and make this burden easy
Georgia Robins
April 30, 2015
Grief can be so hard,but our special memories help us cope remember you and your loved one today and always.
Thelma Roby
April 30, 2015
A loving sweet spirit has striped off her earthly robes of mortality and placed on her robe of immortality and taken flight to be with our Lord. We will so greatly miss your presence here with us, that beautiful smile that always greeted us and your kind sweet words of comfort. My prayers and words of comfort are with your family as they transition through this process of grief. They better than most know that to absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. Rest in the bosom of his promise to us.
Carol Phillips
April 30, 2015
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Pastor Leverette & family, may God continue to comfort and keep you through this journey.
Lenora Towns-Young / Carol Young-Phillips
Sharon Kyles (Richardson)
April 30, 2015
Jesus Christ has welcomed Mother Leverette to her mansion in Heaven. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. My heart felt Love to my former Pastor Leverette (your family) & church family.
Venessa Truesdale
April 30, 2015
One of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. I know you will be greatly missed.
April 30, 2015
To the Family:
Our prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time. Remember: "Have confidence in God's mercy, for when you think He is a long way from you, He is often quite near."
May God Bless and keep you all
Will & Carolyn Richardson
Dea & Sis Darryl Sellers & Family
April 30, 2015
In the middle of your heartache, confusion and fear, you can find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Robert Robinson
April 30, 2015
Pastor Leverette and family, Barbara and I extend our condolences on the passing of your lovely wife and mother. Our prayer is that God will grant you peace and comfort in the days, weeks and months to come. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you.
Pastor Kenneth & Lucille Jessie
April 30, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 30, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jim & Jean Bradley
April 30, 2015
First Lady Teresa Leverette was truly an angel in our midst. She had a sincere love for God and His people and showed love and kindness to all. We loved her and she will truly be missed. To Pastor Leverette, Tony, Craig, Gregory and family hold your head up; you will smile again! May God keep you in His care.
Jerome & Erlene Turner
April 30, 2015
With heartfelt love and sympathy to our cousins, The Leverette Family and other family members.
Pastor William & Debra Gulley
April 30, 2015
Praying for the family
Prayers of love,peace and joy
Johnnie Snell & Family
April 30, 2015
To the Leverette Family, We have lost our earthly angel. Now she has her wings. Mrs. Leverette was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sonya Kyles
April 30, 2015
Rev. Leverette & Family,
Although its difficult today
to see beyond the sorrow
May looking back in memory
help comfort you tomorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Kyles Family
Wanda Spellman-Betts
April 30, 2015
A beautiful angel gone but not forgotten......
Carol Taylor
April 30, 2015
I send my sincere condolences to my cousin Otha Jr. and family in the loss of Teresa. She was a very sweet woman with a loving disposition. I will never forget her kind hospitality when I visited Pensacola and the time that she took out of her busy schedule to take my granddaughter and I shopping. Otha, only God can give you comfort and healing. May the wonderful memories of Teresa comfort your soul, warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. With love, Cousin Carol in Flint, MI.
Priscilla & George Abernathy
April 30, 2015
To the Leverette family our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you all.
Kimberly (Laster) Blunt
April 29, 2015
Thinking of you during this time. Sister Leverette will forever be loved and missed dearly! I will keep everyone in my prayers!
Kim and Adrienne
April 29, 2015
Reverend Dr. Leverette & Family, we're so deeply sadden to hear about your lost of Mrs. Leverette. We're asking God to be with you and the family as well as guide you through this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dr. Robert & Dr. Shelton D. Wright
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Judy Battle & Family
April 29, 2015
Pastor Leverette & Family,
Teresa will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She always had a kind word and a beautiful smile. I will continue to lift you, the family, and the Church Family up in prayer.
Brenda hunter
April 29, 2015
To the Leverette family you have my deepest sympathy teresa was a beautiful person inside and out my prayers are with you all
Carolyn & Louis Laster
April 29, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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