Teresa Yvonne Hendrix

Everyone who met Teresa immediately knew she had a colorful personality. They also immediately knew her favorite color: purple. From her clothes to her nails to her truck, everything had to be purple. The only thing she loved more than purple (besides her family and friends) was God.

She held her faith close throughout her life and participated actively in her church community for as long as she was able. Her contributions included involvement in VBS, church choir, and various Christmas dinner plays.

Teresa had a signature look. She was often found in a turtleneck sweater accented with fashionable jewelry, perfectly coiffed hair and nails, and a spritz of Love Spell perfume (which came in a purple bottle, of course).

She was well known for her crafty and creative ways. Her hobbies included gardening, quilting, and crochet. She was always making something, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family while she crafted. She loved staying active, and kept her body fit by walking regularly.

Teresa Yvonne Hendrix (née Pettengill) was born on May 2nd, 1945, in Rochester, NY to parents Ralph Seaton Pettengill and Mary Freda Meehan Pettengill (both deceased). She had two siblings: sister, Aderf Marie Atkinson, married to Robert Cecil Atkinson (both deceased), who had children Steven Atkinson, James Atkinson, Thomas Atkinson, and Melinda Meyers; and brother, William Seaton Pettengill (deceased).

Teresa had four children: son, Michael Huwyler, wife Jody Huwyler; daughter, Lisa Laake, husband Doug Laake; son, William Thomas; and daughter, Brandi Thomas. She had eight grandchildren: Carri Lawless, husband Patrick Lawless; Jessica Barr, husband Joel Barr; Sarah Huwyler; Emma Huwyler; Johnathan Laake; Emily Laake; Kristin Thomas; Darren Wilkerson (deceased) and four great-grandchildren: Dahlia and Runa Barr; Zoey and Ryan Laake.

Her beloved husband, John Alec Hendrix, preceded her in death. They were married on November 12, 1988. Teresa will be laid to rest next to John on November 12, 2025, which would have been their 37th wedding anniversary.

A special thank you to Patsy Armstrong, her dear friend, and the team at Morada Cy-Fair, who took great care of Teresa until her passing.

In memory of Teresa, if you are able, please wear purple to the graveside service.

A committal service will be held at the Houston National Cemetery, located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038, United States. The service is scheduled for November 12, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.