Teresa Jean Anderson, 67, of Coats , NC, went to her heavenly home on December 17, 2021.  Teresa was born in Yalobusha County, MS and lived the majority of her life in Memphis, TN. She loved her family and pets. She enjoyed scrapbooking, online shopping and reading. She will be remembered by all for being a hard worker and  having compassion for others. A loving and devoted mother, Teresa had three children; Melissa Allen of Coats, NC, and step mother to James Allen of Memphis, TN and Leah (Greg) Moore of Middleton, TN. Others left to cherish her memories are her brothers, John (Jane) Anderson of Richlands NC, Tom (Stephanie) Anderson of Watervalley, MS and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Crozier Anderson, Esther Wrenn Nelson both of Watervalley, MS, the love of her life, Jim Allen, and her brother, Rick Anderson of Ripley, TN. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, love offerings can be made to: Melissa Allen c/o 216 Huffmantown Rd Richlands, NC 28574