"Emily & Tyler I'm so sorry for your loss, remember that y'all have a guardian angel watching over you forever! "
Theresa J. Atkinson, 57, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021, at her home.
At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. There will be no public visitation or services held at this time. A a private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Theresa Joy Taylor was born on December 20, 1963 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Eugene Lee and Carole Sue (Shady) Taylor. She attended Maquoketa schools. She married Tony Atkinson in 2000 in Jackson County, Iowa.
Theresa had worked as a nurse's aide at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland, Iowa for 8 years. She enjoyed writing short stories and was an amateur linguist. She loved music of all kinds and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Emily Taylor of Maquoketa, IA, Tyler Taylor of Maquoketa, IA, and Kyle Taylor of Davenport, IA; her father and mother-in-law, Eugene and Linda Taylor of MI; a brother, Scott Taylor of Preston, IA; sisters, Tammy (Michael) Shulz of Maquoketa, IA, Brenda Arrick of Maquoketa, IA, and Christina Edwards of Muscatine, IA; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, and her mother.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"Emily & Tyler I'm so sorry for your loss, remember that y'all have a guardian angel watching over you forever! "
"Our deepest sympathy goes out the Taylor and Atkinson families!! Prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.."
"Theresa..so many memories..lots of fun times. Thinkg of the family and friends ??"
"My deepest sympathy for all of Theresa's family and loved ones. I'm sure God has a better plan for her there with Him, and while she walks with Jesus she will still be guiding and guarding and watching out for each of you. May God's promise of Love and eternal life bring peace to you all."
"Sorry for your loss."
"You will be missed my dear cousin I so loved you .Say Hello to Everyone for me give a hug to my brother Terry please. Fly high with Angel's dear one Rest in Peace Theresa "