She was born Jan 21, 1962 in Topeka, KS. She was adopted by Shirley and Earl Kraeger of Edmond and grew up in a loving home with brothers Paul and David.
Theresa graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1980 and the University of Central Oklahoma in 2000.
She served with distinction in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman for 6 years and as a Trauma Systems Coordinator with the Oklahoma State Health Dept. for 11 years.
Her lifelong passion for dogs led her to open Edmond’s first Doggy Day Care Center in 2004. Her passion for cooking was enjoyed by many friends and family.
Theresa is preceded in death by her father Earl Kraeger and brother Paul Kraeger. She is survived by son Trystan Hope, daughter Kassandra Hope, mother Shirley Driskill, brother David Kraeger, grandson Cedric Hope and longtime companion Mikie Grubbs.
