Theresa was born on October 7, 1958. She was the seventh child of Woodrow and Dovie Downey. Theresa was welcomed into the world by five brothers and one sister. Later she helped the family welcome two more siblings.

Theresa attended Coloma Schools. She also graduated from Twin City Beauty College. She met the love of her life, Brian Stark, when she went to work at Virginia Hardy Ovens. They were married October 30, 1982. She became a loving second mother to Brian Jr.

She loved fishing, target shooting and horseback riding. She also loved to cook and bake, which she shared with friends and family. She loved traveling, but her favorite thing was to be with family and friends.

Theresa is survived by her son Brian Stark Jr. of Dallas, Texas; her brothers Wayne (Sandy) Downey,  Larry (Dovie) Downey, Guy (Judy) Downey and Keith (Pam) Downey; her sister Kim (Jeff) Copeman; sister-in-laws Sue Downey and Diana Downey; many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Preceding her in death was her loving husband Brian; her parents; her siblings, Mike Downey, Stan Downey, Cis & Dewey Hiler and her nephew Scott Downey.

She was loved dearly and will be missed by each and every one.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 at 2 pm at the River of Life Church located at 8712 Red Arrow Highway in Watervliet.  The Reverend Doyle Jackson will be officiating.