Obituary of Teresa Ringo

Teresa Ringo, 45, died July 28, 2012, with her family by her side in Libertyville, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m., visitation from 5:00 until time of service, at Iglesia Bautista Gran Comision, 12710 W. Southview Ave., Waukegan, Illinois, Rev. Tim Hartford officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 2 at Restland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. She was born June 7, 1967, in Longview, Washington to James and Betty Dorris. She graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1985, after which she attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She met her husband, Price Ringo, in Dallas, Texas and married in 1996. Teresa was an elementary school teacher, leaving the profession to home school their children, which was very important to her. Church, family, and friends were Teresa's top priorities. She grew up among a large family in Washington, spending countless hours and holidays playing with her cousins, laughing, and enjoying life. She was an active member of the First Southern Baptist Church Waukegan, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She loved the outdoors and playing games; and enjoyed debating political issues and staying on top of current events. Teresa is survived by her parents, James and Betty Dorris; brother, Tim Dorris; husband, Price Ringo; and 3 children, John, Rachel, and Rebecca Ringo. She was deeply loved and will be very much missed. In lieu of flowers a memorial in honor of Teresa is being established by the family.