Mrs Theresa Andy Christian

February 15, 1953 - September 19, 2016

Mrs Theresa Andy Christian

February 15, 1953 - September 19, 2016

Obituary

Mrs. Theresa Andy Christian 63, “Left her earthly home for a new home over in glory
The Service: Saturday October 1, 2016 11:00am
New Degree Praise Center Church with Bishop Q. L. Bell, Eulogist New Degree 1920 N, Kingston Pl Tulsa, Oklahoma. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Gibson Station, Oklahoma
“The story begins… On February 15, 1953, At the Moton Memorial Hospital of Tulsa, Oklahoma. God bestowed a double portion of blessing on William Andy, Sr. and Geneva Simmons-Andy. They were blessed with fraternal twins, Terry and Theresa, They were the third children of six born to this union. Josephine, Barbara, Terry & Theresa, Yvonne, William Andy, Jr. The family resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma until the untimely death of their mother. The children were comforted and cared for by their grandparents, C.L. and Ivey Andy in Wagoner, Oklahoma, later relocating with their father in Kansas City, MO. Theresa received her primary education in Wagoner Public schools continuing her secondary schooling at Faxion Middle School in Kansas City, Mo. Lastly, finishing at Muskogee High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Theresa met and married Sam Christian and to this union a son was born and they named him, Devin Dion Christian. This marriage was later dissolved. She later met Travis Stewart and they were blessed with two sons, Travis Dray and Jamel. In the early 80’s Theresa found gainful employment at the Goodwill of Muskogee, Ok and after relocating to Tulsa in 1989 she was employed at the East Central High School as a Teacher’s Assistant assisting with the developmentally disabled children. Theresa was a humble spirited person who loved spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed solving word search puzzles, drinking coffee, Diet Pepsi and listening to Joyce Myers. Theresa life was filled with the Glory of the Lord she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at the Prince of Peace Church in Kansas City, Mo. Theresa later reaffirmed her love for the Lord and her desire to please Him and eventually became the third joining member of the former (The New Degree House of Prayer) now the New Degree Praise Center Church under the leadership of Bishop Q.L. Bell and First Lady Yvonne Bell her sister and caregiver. During her tenure at New Degree she welcomed new members and guests as she filled the role as an Usher. Theresa exemplified the purpose and need for Christ in her life through scripture, her documented journals with the Lord and taking out the time to rededicate her life more than once. On, September 19, 2016, the loving life of Theresa came to a close and she was called to her Heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Geneva Andy, grandparents, C.L. & Ivey Andy, Hubert and Modest Simmons; niece, LaTerria Elmore, nephew, Major-William Andy III and step-brother, Fredrick Lewis. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Devin Christian, Travis Dray Stewart and Jamel Stewart; ten beautiful grandchildren; her siblings, Josephine Harris of Bartlesville, Ok, Barbara Andy of San Antonio, TX. Terry (Beverly) Andy of Denver. CO., Yvonne (Q.L.) Bell of Tulsa, OK., Ruthie Howard of Sperry, OK and William Andy, Jr. of Tulsa, OK., Step-mother, Parthenia Andy, step-siblings, Carol Davis of Kansas Cuty, MO., and Keith Lewis of Tulsa, OK and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles cousins other relatives and friends. “When caring truly matters, DYER cares

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4 responses to Mrs Theresa Andy Christian

  1. To The Andy Family, We Share In The Lost Of Your Love One And Are Keeping You In Our Prayers That God Will Give You The Strength To Accept His Will. God, In His Infinite Wisdom, Has Chosen Theresa To Protect Her And Keep Her Safe In His Arms To Be At Rest And In Peace With Him. Love, Verna, Cedric And Reginald

  2. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All

  3. I Say To The Family, Remember The Good Times, When You Think Of Teresa. I Recall Her Beautiful Smile. When You Think Of Her, Remember That Smile And You Too Will Smile Again. Sending Love And Smiles To You All. May God Bless And Keep You.

  4. Greater First Baptist Church 216 Sw 10Th Street Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003 918-336-7504 October 1, 2016 To The Family Of Ms. Theresa Christian “Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart; And Lean Not On Your Own Understanding. In All Your Ways Submit To Him, And He Will Make Your Paths Straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Niv Whereas On September 19, 2016, The Providence Of God Has Brought To A Close The Life Of Ms. Theresa Christian. Forasmuch As It Has Pleased Almighty God To Call Her Away, The Pastor And Members Of Greater First Baptist Church, Bartlesville, Ok Bow In Humble Submission To The Unerring Will Of The Lord. We Extend Our Prayers And Heartfelt Sympathies To Her Sister Josephine Harris, Who Is A Faithful Member Of Greater First Baptist, And To All Other Family And Friends. As You Reflect On Your Journey With Theresa May Your Love For Her And Cherished Memories Sustain You With Strength And A Wonderful Legacy As You Endure The Tasks That Must Be Done Today And In The Days To Come. “The Lord Bless You And Keep You; The Lord Make His Face Shine Upon You And Be Gracious To You; The Lord Turn His Face Toward You And Give You Peace.” Humbly Submitted, Greater First Baptist Church Rev. Victor A. Paul, Pastor Sharon Dawn, Secretary

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