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Teresa Treanor Obituary

Teresa Diane (Wilson) Treanor was born to Wiley and Maria Wilson on August 17, 1956. Wife to Michael Treanor, mother to Lauren Parson-Ostrow (Sean), Connor Treanor (Angie) and Christopher Treanor (Claire) and grandmother to Henry, Avery & Carlin. Sister, and friend, and caretaker of many, Teresa grew up in Lawrence, attending Woodlawn Elementary, Central Junior High and Lawrence High School, where she was a baton twirler, and attended the University of Kansas. Teresa spent her adult life at making the world a prettier place. Through her smile and warmth for others, her beautiful artwork and magical paintings you can see her gift everywhere around Lawrence. She was a huge advocate for others suffering from mental health issues and trauma to seek help and guided many on their paths to recovery. Her need to help & foster her family and others was never ending.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Teresa Treanor Memorial Fund at either the Ballard Center or the Bert Nash Community Health Center, to continue Teresa's passion and legacy of making the world a better place.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 pm, preceded by a casual gathering of friends and family from 3:30 – 5:00 on September 29, 2019 at the Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire).

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 26, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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Janet Blair

September 19, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bev McMurray

September 19, 2020

You are keeping her memory strong in your heart knowing her body was only a vessel on this earth, but her SPIRIT will last forever!!! Big Hugs, Bev & Scott McMurray

Janét Blair

October 10, 2019

Dear Mike and Children and extended Family
My Heart is Breaking for You All.
I remember Teresa so very well as such a Beautiful Talented Lady with such a huge heart, and An Amazing sense of Humor.

Please know, Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you journey through this time in your Life.
If I can be of any help, please let me know.
Our Dear Lord Christ Jesus is with you to give you Strength and Peace.
My Love
God Speed
Janét Grant Blair (Peggy's Sister)

Linda and Richard Finger

October 2, 2019

We hadn't seen Teresa since your family moved from the townhouses, until the Master Gardeners Tour in July. Teresa was so gracious, even as she dealt with a crisis with a water pump. It was nice to catch up with her on where all our kids are. She had a personality that glowed and such a beautiful smile. Our heartfelt condolences for Mike, Lauren, Conner and Chris and the rest of the family.

Ricki Comfort

October 2, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to you Mike and to the whole family. Teresa was a special soul and this is loss to all the lives she touched.

Steve Kelly

September 29, 2019

Mike,

Our most sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of loss. We are praying for you all and wish you peace in this difficult time.

Joe Phillips

September 28, 2019

Hugs and Prayer from all the Phillips Family living in Ohio.

Beverly McMurray

September 27, 2019

Teresa brought so much joy to our lives and I loved playing softball with her! Mike, I know how much you adored each other and you two tried to grasp as much of life as you could in such a short amount of time. Much love sent your way!!!

Karen and Bob McGowan

September 27, 2019

Teresa will truly be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry!

Daniel Lauing & John Leatham

September 26, 2019

Teresa-You are loved and missed by many. And your compassion for those in need is a testimony that will shine brightly among the stars in heaven. Have fun riding along the waves of the Aurora Borealis so aptly reflected throughout your creatively artistic palette Today, we have lost a truly wonderful and treasured friend.
We feel blessed that the Lord has allowed us to become friends with Teresa in a moment of time that we will cherish forever.
Daniel & John

Jay Jameson

September 26, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sue Davis McDaniel

September 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Celeste Trepinski

September 25, 2019

I am so sorry. We became closer in the last few years. And I loved her. She suffered so but still worked to save others including me. I will carry her in my heart.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

29

Memorial Gathering

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lawrence Arts Center

940 New Hampshire, KS

Sep

29

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m.

Lawrence Arts Center

940 New Hampshire, KS

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Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory

601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

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