Teresa peacefully went to be with her parents and brothers while surrounded by family and friends on Monday, December 4th, 2023. She was born on October 12th, 1956, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Kensel and Frankie Miller. She was one of six children.
Teresa began her journey as the world’s greatest mother on December 29th, 1973, when Darrick Shane Inscho was born. Following Darrick were Jeremy Duane, born on April 20th, 1977, and Tabitha Michelle, born on August 9th, 1982. On June 1st, 1996, she married Rodney McCray of Agency, Missouri, and was married to him until death did they part. She became stepmom to Taylor and Ryan McCray whom she loved as her own. Through the years she gained 2 daughters-in-law, Carmen whom is married to Darrick, and Lacy whom is married to Jeremy, and 1 son-in-law, Brock whom is married to Tabitha. She loved each of them just as much as she loved her own. She truly had a special bond with each one of them. She had 5 grandchildren (Dawson, Diamond, Jacob, Dominic and Payton) and 1 great-granddaughter, Paisley Anne and several grand-fur babies.
Teresa truly believed her kids and grandkids could do anything they set their hearts to and she was their biggest fan, oftentimes being heard as the loudest fan at her kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. She will without a doubt be remembered as a beautiful soul with a beautiful voice. She sang in numerous settings in multiple churches and venues across the Midwest, her favorite being Darcee’s big dance recitals at the Civic Arena.
Teresa loved everybody she came into contact with, especially the friends of her children and grandchildren. Her house was always open and food was always being served. If you were hungry at Teresa’s, that was your own fault.
Christmas time was definitely her favorite time of year. She watched Hallmark Christmas movies everyday, starting in October, and she could be heard singing along to almost every Christmas song playing on the radio. Her house was always decorated the weekend following Thanksgiving and was always so warm and festive. One of her favorite traditions was getting together with the girls and baking Christmas cookies.
Teresa had more friends than a person can count and she loved to travel. She always greeted you with a smile, a hug and a “How are you?”. She will be missed by all of her family and friends and this Christmas time just won’t be the same without her.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Kensel Hughe and Frankie June Miller, and her brothers, Danny and Lonnie. Survivors include Rodney McCray of the home, sons Darrick (Carmen) Inscho of St. Joseph, Jeremy (Lacy) Inscho of Pasco, Washington, Ryan of St. Joseph, daughters Tabitha (Brock) of Kansas City, Taylor of St. Joseph, grandchildren Diamond, Dawson, Jacob, Dominic and Payton, and great-granddaughter Paisley.
Celebration of Life 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, Word of Life Church. Instead of sending flowers, the family is asking you to pay it forward this Christmas by adopting a family or making a donation to the AFL-CIO Community Services Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
