God with his infinite wisdom and understanding has enlarged his bouquet. Teresa (Lacy) McCrary was the fourth of offspring, born to the union of the late Mr. Elmer D. McCrary and the late Mrs. Manie Ann Pennington McCrary on September 17, 1965. Teresa’s enchanting, loving, and passionate life obtained it’s summit on Monday, June 6, 2022. Since she departed this life at the Decatur Morgan Hospital, in Decatur, AL, Teresa attended Reform Elementary School and Pickens County High School in Reform, AL. She later attended Brewer State and obtained an Associate Degree. After which, she decided to extend her education and attended the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL.
She was reunited in holy matrimony to Lorenzo Lacy, and was later divorced.
Teresa’s life was a compilation of love, laughter, helpfulness, and generosity. She worked at Mary F. Spears State Farm Insurance Agency, and as a private help caregiver before she decided to embark upon retirement.
She became a member of the Church of Christ and remained an active member at the Eastside Church of Christ in Decatur, AL until she was called to her eternal home.
Teresa loved to decorate and could embellish the most simple of ordinary things and make them look elaborate. She also loved sports. Teresa would always tell almost everyone “I love you.”
She was preceded in death her parents, Elmer and Manie Pennington (Baby Doll) McCrary; one sister, Patricia McCrary; and one brother, Johnny Franklin Coleman.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Chandler Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Williams officiating. Graveside service will follow at Unity Grove Cemetery in Reform, AL. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 prior to the service.
Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Salters, Frederick McCrary, Bryon O’Neal McCrary, Sim O. Holmes, Jr., Danny Joe Hollis, and Brian McCrary. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Hollis, Christopher Hollis, Joe Lee Neal, Christopher McCrary, Anthony Downs, and Ricky Truelove.
Teresa leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Mary F. Spears of Huntsville, AL, Carol J. Holmes of Huntsville, AL, and Lucasta McCrary Manning of Northport, AL; three brothers, Billy Wayne Coleman of Vernon, AL, Terry McCrary of Reform, AL, and Elton McCrary of Reform, AL; her former spouse, Lorenzo Lacy, of Decatur, AL; a very special friend, Karen Norris, of Cullman, AL; three loving aunts, Mary Alice Webber and Ludie Bell Hollis of Vernon, AL, and Arma McDougle of Omaha, NE; a special relative, Lois Coleman, of Vernon, AL; her devoted and beloved church members at the Eastside Church of Christ in Decatur, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
