Teresa Joann Burley, 58, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas died July 6, 2016 at St. John Hospital in Tulsa. She was born September 26, 1957 in Fayetteville to Paul and Mary Cornett Kilpatrick. Teresa was a member and co-pastor of Fruitful Branch Church in Prairie Grove. She also taught Sunday School for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a passion for cooking.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Kilpatrick and one brother, Mike Kilpatrick.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Burley, whom she married September 4, 1994; two sons, Justin Burley of Higgins, TX. and Eric Burley of Fayetteville; four daughters, Tina Spaeth of Bentonville, Alisa Sams of Springdale, Tamara Patrick of Siloam Springs and Trisha Crosslin of Tahlequah, OK.; her mother, Mary Kilpatrick of Fayetteville; and brother, Wayne Kilpatrick of Fayetteville.
Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Kings Cemetery with Rob Evans officiating under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Beard’s Chapel.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Teresa. She was a wonderful lady who always had a kind word. She is gone from us too soon and will be missed. Rest in peace Teresa.
Losing someone you love is never an easy thing. Teresa will remain alive in your memories, thoughts and heart until you meet again in heaven. Love to you and the family. John wishes he could be there with you at your time of loss and he is keeping you in his prayers.
My heartfelt condolences goes how to Jeff and the rest of the family. Teresa was a close friend to me for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. I couldn’t ask for a sweeter friend. She will be greatly missed by me and everyone who knew her. Her daughter and my son grew up together. She always had a smile on her face and nothing but kind words for everyone she knew. RIP Teresa. I loved her like a sister.
Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about Teresa. Please know there are so many people right now praying for you and your family. God Bless
We are so sorry for your loss. Theresa was such a sweet lady. Your family is in our prayers.
Thank you Teresa for being so kind whenever I seen you at church.Your smile could light up a room and you were just a pleasure to be around.You will be missed very much by so many friends and family.May your soul rest in peace.May god carry Jeff and family in this time of loss.
Our Greatest Sympathy be with your family in your time of loss. Know she is walking with Jesus now. We met her through Jeff’s brother Mike.