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Theresa Pemberton Obituary
Theresa Simmons Pemberton, 51, of Delco, went home to be with her Father in Heaven, October 1, 2008, after fighting a long battle with ALS.
Theresa was born October 1, 1957, in New Hanover County, NC. She was the daughter of the late William David Simmons and Thelma Garvey Simmons. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Allen Simmons and William David Simmons and sister-in-law, Brigette "BB" Cox.
Theresa was a member of Prosper Baptist Church and an employee of New Hanover Regional Medical Center where she had many wonderful and supportive friends .
Theresa is survived by her husband, Alvin Lewis Pemberton, Jr; Brunhild "Bruni" Giles, who was like a 2nd mother; two daughters, Angela Michelle Pemberton, and Christy Renee Pemberton, a son, Alvin Lewis Pemberton, III; three sisters, Virginia S. Dale, Rachel S. Vann, and Frances M. Rhodes; and a brother, Jesse Dwayne Simmons. Theresa was also known as "Mama T" to her grandchildren; Jarred Little, Calen Rising, Jerome Beck, and Lainey Rising. She is also survived by a nephew, William Hulbert; a niece, Heather Vann; a nephew, Kevin "Sugarboy" Little; a niece, Michelle Smith; and many other nieces and nephews. Theresa is also survived by brothers-in-law; Henry "Herbie" Giles and wife Kim, Scottie "Tat II" Pemberton and Brinda, James Kevin Little and Darrell Wayne Rhodes.
The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Friday at Prosper Baptist Church, Delco-Prosper Road, Delco. Funeral services will be held at the church Saturday at 2PM with Pastor Eddie Watts and Pastor Calvin Malpass officiating. Interment will follow in Prosper Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clayton Dale, Jr. Mills, David Bordeaux, Terry Buffkin, Robert Earl Simmons, and Eugene Simmons. Honorary pallbearers will be Grover Harrelson, Alvin Pemberton, Kevin Little, Jarred Little, Henry Giles, 5th, and Travis Giles.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Eddie Watts, Theresa's church family, the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire/Rescue Dept, special friends; Susan, Hilda, Sharon, Patricia and Michelle and to everyone who provided support to Theresa and her family.
The family is requesting memorial donations be made to ALS Association, Development Dept, 27001 Agoura Rd, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.
Even in the end, Theresa was a Soldier of God, leading people to the Lord.
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Michele Burns
October 15, 2008
To the family,
I am so glad I got to know such a beautiful person and now she is with the Lord which is where I can't wait to meet her again.
Linda Janes
October 7, 2008
My brother Al and family,
I'm sorry I can not be there in person to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa is with the Lord now and she is no longer suffering. You and Theresa were together over half your life(34 years) try and remember all the good times and happy memories you have shared. You will see each other again until then have faith in the lord that he will get you thru this. I love you and my deepest sympathy
your oldest sister
Linda Pemberton Janes
Sandra Dale
October 6, 2008
May the life Theresa lived for God be encouragement to each and everyone of the family. Jarred, rest assured your Grandma Theresa is resting in peace with God. Keep your faith in God and keep the memories of her forever in your heart. You were precious to her and one day you'll see her again. Love, Mema
ALLEN, LINDA, BRAD & ERICA SMITH
October 6, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
Connie Jones
October 5, 2008
MY HEART IS WITH YOU ILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERY MOMENT OF THE DAY IF YOU NEED A FRIEND YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN CALL ME OR COME AND SEE ME. YOUR FRIEND CONNIE FROM GOGAS
Zudie Gurgainus
October 5, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
kimothy balloon
October 3, 2008
my prayers go out to your family. we will miss you very much. may god bless and comfort your family.
Kim Hudson Veal
October 3, 2008
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristi,Helen Grier
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robin Creech
October 3, 2008
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Robin Creech and Patrick Justice
janice gore carroll
October 3, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
ann gore jacobs
October 3, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Amy M. Smith
October 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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