Teresa Nowling, 58, of Houston, TX passed away on August 26, 2015 with family by her side. She was born in Sacramento, California on July 20, 1957. She grew up on the northeast side of Houston, graduated from Forest Brook High School and attended the University of Houston. She married Aaron Nowling in 1982 and they were happily married for 33 years. She retired from ExxonMobil where she worked as an IT professional for over 30 years. Her infectious personality, wealth of selflessness and a strong desire to help people symbolized her purpose in life. She devoted most of her energy and time as a caregiver for family members and brightened the lives of others. Teresa was certainly an inspiration to all that she knew. Her interest included gardening, traveling and volunteering for community events. Teresa is survived by her beloved husband Aaron; mother Dorothy Bullock; sons Brandon and Maurice; sisters Kendra and Rhonda; grandchildren Megan and Mariah; daughter in-law Malanie; nieces Brianna and Madison; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.