She departed this life on August 25, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan.
Teresa graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing and attended Davenport University, receiving her Executive Administrative Associates degree. She spent several years working as administrative support for the former Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Inc., in Mason, and retired from the State of Michigan. She was co-founder and member of Fearless Faith Church Ministries led by her mother, Pastor Iris Cotton. She served as a community youth athletic coach and Team Mom, affectionately called “Mother Teresa” by many of her young athletes.
Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Henry Keyton. She is survived by her beloved son, Joshua Beard; and her mother, Pastor Iris Cotton; both of Lansing. She will be greatly missed by her uncles James Howell, of Lansing; Willie Howell (Linda), of Lansing; Jasper Howell (Cheryl), of Lansing; Jimmie Howell, of Lansing; Jimmy Keyton, of Lansing, and a host of first cousins who loved her dearly. She also leaves aunts Sarah Wilkerson, of Lansing; Annie Wallace, of Cleveland, Ohio; Sarah Nick, of Lansing; and Leslie Howell.
For those whom desire to make contribution in the memory of Teresa can be made to Fearless Faith Ministries, 1119 W. Maple St., Lansing, MI 48915; or to the charity of your choice.
