Teresa Wilda Zachary

Teresa Zachary was born November 1, 1949 in Temple, OK to Robert and Ina Mae Council (Ballard) and was peacefully called home on December 15, 2025. Her earthly journey spanned 76 years, during which she poured love into her family, uplifted her community and left an enduring legacy of compassion and strength.

Lovingly known as "Momma Teresa" she was the steady center of her family-a source of comfort, wisdom and joy to all who were blessed to know her. Her life was a testament of faith, resilience and service. Her memory will live on in the stories shared, lessons taught and the love she so freely gave.

In her early years she was a dental hygienist, and a home Healthcare nurse. She was married to her husband James for 39 years. In later years Teresa was a wonderful homemaker to her husband and children. She was an active member in a few churches over the years- 3rd Street Baptist Church of Oklahoma city, Sooner Baptist Church of Midwest city and Missionary Baptist church of Midwest city.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Robert and Ina Mae Council, a brother Herman (Sunny) Council, sisters Bobby Jean Young, Peggy Shaw and Leta Clay. She is also proceeded in death by her son Kevin Council of Hampton, VA.

She is survived by her loving daughter Misty and son-in-law Rahsaan Porter Newcastle, Ok. Grandchildren Jalissa (Manny) Council- Ortiz Tulsa, Ok, Ezra Zachary and Power Porter Newcastle, Ok and Shalen Council of Hampton, Va. Great-granddaughter Tinley Harris Tulsa, OK.

Momma Teresa's life was a beautiful reflection of love in action and grounded in her unwavering faith and deep devotion to Christ. She gave selflessly, gave generously and loved fiercely. Her home was a place of welcome, her words a source of encouragement and her presence a blessing. Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew her. We find comfort in knowing she has heard "Well done" and that her legacy of faith, family and love will continue to guide us always.

A visitation will be held at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home At Sunny Lane Cemetery, located at 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, OK 73115, on December 19, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The graveside service will take place at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th St, Del City, OK 73115, on December 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

Honorary pallbearers will include Power Porter, Ezra Zachary, Rahsaan Porter, Rod Porter, and James Porter.