Eblen, Teresa Diane, 64, of Apollo Beach passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on February 23, 1950 in Johnson City, Tennessee to J.D. and Selma Garland. Teresa tireless served for 26 years as a special education teacher. She retired in 2007 after 18 years with the Hillsborough County School District. She taught at Gibsonton Elementary School, Gibsonton and Symmes Elementary School, Riverview. Teresa loved horseback riding and dogs. She also enjoyed breakfast with her Saturday morning group of teachers. Survivors include her devoted husband of 28 years, John; loving parents, J.D and Selma Garland and loving sister, Emily Shaw and her husband, Joey. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 9 at 4 PM the family will receive friends at 3PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. Teresa will be deeply missed and forever loved. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Teresa’s name to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, www.ovariancancer.org