Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Atkinson, Theresa Decker November 12, 2024
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HDO FA November 2024
Theresa Decker Atkinson joined her family in heaven on November 12, 2024.
Theresa was born in Norfolk, VA on August 5, 1961, to the late Joe and Ruby 
Decker. At the age of 14, she became a big sister to Jackie whom she knew from 
an early age would be her best friend for life. Theresa served as a guiding 
light to Jackie well into her adulthood, eventually the two of them tackling 
life's challenges side-by-side.
Theresa never met a stranger and had an infectious personality. She worked for 
various companies and business partners across the Hampton Roads area. She 
formed dozens of lifelong friendships and connections with those who worked 
alongside her over the decades.
Theresa was everyone's biggest cheerleader and the best daughter, sister, 
mother, grandmother, cousin and friend to all. She was an incredible cook, 
although if you asked her, none of it was "any good." She was always trying new 
recipes or perfecting Lebanese dishes. She enjoyed traveling the country with 
her sunroof down, blasting classic rock and finding the best dive bars any city 
had to offer.
Theresa excelled at many things in her life, but she would tell you her biggest 
accomplishment was raising her two sons, Ryan and Derek. She loved them 
unconditionally but loved her four grandkids even more. She was so proud to be 
their Tattee.
Theresa is survived by her two sons, Ryan Atkinson (Kacee) and Derek Atkinson 
(Kathleen), sister Jackie Corletto (Tony), nephew Rocco Corletto, four 
grandchildren Peyton, Scout, Decker, and Miles Atkinson and countless beloved 
cousins, aunts and uncles, whom all hold a special place in her heart.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on November 21st at Blessed Sacrament 
Catholic Church in Norfolk. A private graveside burial will be held at a later 
date. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Pete Decker's Children's 
Charity.

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