OBITUARY
 In
Memory of
Mary Teresa Spencer
December 7, 1949 - February 21, 2017
Mary Teresa Rogers Spencer of Carrollton, TX, entered heaven on February
21, 2017.
Teri was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 7, 1949, the daughter of
John and Ann Rogers, sister to Barbara, Kim, and John, and aunt to her
nine nieces and nephews, who thought of her as their second mom. She
loved her seven grand nieces and nephews. She never missed the
opportunity to celebrate birthdays or holidays with her family.
In 1997, Teri met the love of her life, David Spencer. They were married
on October 21, 2000, and enjoyed sixteen wonderful years of marriage.
Teri spent her childhood in Hatboro, PA, attending St. David's
Elementary School. She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and
went on to graduate from Gwynedd Mercy College in 1982. She received her
Masters at Gratz College in Philadelphia.
Teri was an exceptional educator. She began as an elementary teacher at
St. Veronica's in Philadelphia. She moved to Assumption BVM in
Feasterville, PA, where she enjoyed teaching for over 20 years. She
transferred to Theodore Roosevelt in Philadelphia, PA. In 1999, Teri
moved to Texas to teach at Ted Polk Middle School. Not only did Teri
make her mark as an excellent math teacher, but she was often the first
one to welcome a new teacher and made sure they became a part of the
Polk Family.
Even though she retired after thirteen years at Polk, Teri continued her
career as a tutor for students who were having difficulty in math at
McWhorter, Rainwater, and Long schools. Teri would use many different
teaching methods and math tricks with her students until she found one
that would help them succeed in math.
Teri had so many wonderful qualities. She was a whiz at math and shared
her expertise as a presenter at the National Math Conference for several
years.
Beyond teaching the standard subjects in school, Teri inspired her
students to be the best that they could be. She was especially helpful
to those students who were in need of a friend. She reached out to some
of the more difficult students and found a way to make a positive
impact.
Before moving to Texas, Teri spent her summers in Wildwood, NJ. She
enjoyed working at the movie theatres and the Admiral Motel. Teri loved
being with her family, her seashore neighbors, and co-workers. She was
the life of the party.
Teri was truly a dog lover. Buddy, Trotter and Major, her childhood pet,
are all in heaven with her. Missy Lou, her sweet girl, misses her.
Teri had an outstanding memory. When listening to music from the 50's,
60's and 70's, she could tell you the name of every singer, the song
title, and all the words. She was great at playing games: Quick
Scrabble, Crazy Eights, Pinochle, and too many others to mention. Not
surprisingly, she usually won the game.
Teri was an amazing baker! She made the most beautiful and delicious
cakes for every celebration. Everyone loved when she made homemade
chocolate candy, and she never missed making Irish Potatoes for St.
Patrick's Day. Teri loved pink! Every one of her electronics, down to
the charger cord, were pink.
Teri had the unique talent to make everyone feel special. She was always
there to do whatever needed to be done for anyone in need. Her most
endearing quality was making everyone laugh. She was so quick-witted!
When you think of Teri, you just have to smile.
Teri was one of a kind, had a heart of gold, and we are all blessed that
she touched our lives. She made the world a better place. Heaven will be
more fun now that Teri is there! |
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