Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
4:34 pm Monday, November 9, 2015

Teresea Carolyn Lehman

Teresea Carolyn Lehman, age 55, Russellville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 06, 2015 at ECM Hospital.

Teresea went to high school in Illinois. She was the best mom, mamaw, and a friend to everyone. She loved Alabama football, ROLL TIDE.

The visitation was Sunday, Nov. 08, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral service was Monday, Nov. 09, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Brandon Newell officiating. Burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery in Phil Campbell.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Julie Marie Ables, Laura Hawkins and husband, Boe; grandchildren, Trey Madden, Desinee Hawkins, Christen LeRay Ables, Alantis Hawkins, Kyle Hawkins, Jayce Ables; great-grandbaby on the way, Baby Boy Madden; brother, Royce Newell and wife, Nell; sister-in-law, Melinda Newell; several cousins, nieces, nephews; and a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Odia & Oleada (Harris) Newell; and brother, Roland “Bo” Newell.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of ECM ICU for the love and care shown to our mother.

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