Teresa Old McGregor, 56, daughter of R.H. “Al” Old and Ellen Sanders Old, died unexpectedly on August 5, 2016. A life-long resident of Vinings Village in Atlanta, GA., Teresa attended The Lovett School, K-12, and graduated in 1977. Following high school, she headed to the University of Georgia where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and forged important lifelong friendships. She received her BA from the Henry Grady School of Journalism in 1981and returned to Atlanta to work in advertising at J. Walter Thompson. In 1987, Teresa married Scott McGregor, and together they raised their daughters, Joni and Avery. She was a devoted wife and mother. Known for her vibrant personality, caring nature and positive outlook, Teresa made many friends in many circles. She was involved in numerous educational and charitable organizations that she used as a platform to serve others, to make new friends, and to create lasting friendships. Later in life, she enjoyed spending time with friends through her bridge, investment, and book clubs, but her true passion was horseback riding and taking care of her hunter jumpers, Skippy, Everest and Donner. While Teresa won plenty of ribbons in horseshows, what mattered more to her was spending time outdoors with her daughter, her friends, and her horses. Fun-loving and kind, she was full of light and laughter and will be sorely missed by family and friends. Teresa is survived by her mother, Ellen Sanders Old; husband of 29 years, Scott G. McGregor; daughters Joni and Avery; brother Dr. Christopher Old (Debbie) and nieces, Karen Old Latham and Leslie Scott Old Mauldin and their families; brother-in-law Jim McGregor and family; sister-in-law Allison McGregor, and father-in-law Brian J. McGregor (Joanne). She was predeceased by her father, R.H. “Al” Old. A service to celebrate the life of Teresa Old McGregor will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Teresa McGregor to The Sleep Center at Piedmont Healthcare. Please make checks payable to Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, 2001 Peachtree Rd. NE Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30309.
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