Teresa Amos

Born in Missouri, she spent her childhood dreaming of California. In 1959, she made that dream her reality, moving west and never looking back, settling in her beloved city of Burbank.

Her greatest love was reserved for people and animals. She was a mother and grandmother who fiercely loved her children and grandchildren, but her love extended far beyond her own family—she loved her neighbors just like her own children and held a wide circle of friends close to her heart. Her love for animals began in her childhood, particularly for dogs, she could not pass a dog on the street without stopping to pet them or just tell them how beautiful they are.

She was a dedicated Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, and LGBTQ+ activist and marched in the very first gay rights protest in Los Angeles in 1967. She participated in many Women's Rights protests throughout the years, establishing a lifelong legacy of standing up for those who need a voice.

Teresa moved through the world with an infectious zest for life, always seeking the next adventure and traveling whenever she could. She had an enduring love for history, frequently exploring historical sites, and was a voracious reader of absolutely anything she could get her hands on. In her spiritual life, she was a proud pagan, goddess worshiper, Coven Leader, and Coven Crone.

Teresa had a wide range of hobbies. She studied multiple languages, learned to shoot, took martial arts, and mastered various dance styles—including Greek, belly dancing, Hawaiian, ballroom, line dancing, and square dancing.

Her professional life was defined by a passion for justice and education. Though she originally aspired to be an attorney, she channeled her love for the law into a remarkable 50-year career working in law firms. Over the years her zeal for civic duty extended far beyond her day job. She volunteered her spare time at with ACLU, taught English as a Second Language at the Burbank Library and served as a poll worker and precinct officer. She also volunteered at dog rescue shelters to help socialize dogs for adoption.

Teresa lived her life with an open heart, a sharp mind, and a giving spirit, always willing to help without hesitation. She will be profoundly missed by her family, her community and every life she touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Pierce Brothers Valhalla, Little Country Chapel, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606, on November 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

A Reception to Follow will take place at Pierce Brothers Valhalla, Reception Room, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA, on November 13, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.