Teresa Andersen, 1952-2017

Published 12:05 am Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Memorial services for Teresa Anne Andersen, 65, of Albert Lea will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Albert Lea Vineyard Church, 419 Adams Ave. The Rev. Matt Hundley will officiate. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Teresa passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society.

Teresa Andersen

Teresa Anne Andersen was born Oct. 29, 1952, in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of George and Marjorie (Cordray) Gillock. She grew up and attended school in Mount Auburn, Illinois. On Nov. 20, 1987, Teresa married Jon Andersen in Buena Park, California.

She received her cosmetology license in Anaheim, California. She worked as a beautician, including running her own salon in Albert Lea, for several years. Teresa was a faithful member of Albert Lea Vineyard Church. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose. Teresa enjoyed reading, dominoes, cards, computer solitaire and other games, cooking, antiquing and weekly Bible study. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Teresa is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Jon; son, Shane Moore; daughters Victoria (Andy) Andersen and Sabrina (Dan) Andersen; grandchildren Charlotte and Sarabeth Moore and Taylor and Jackson Sharp; brothers David and Joseph Gillock; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents George and Marjorie; and sister, Jackie Thomas.