Theresa was born April 8, 1924 in Pensacola, FL and passed away on August 23, 2009 to be with her true love Stepp . She was an adventourous soul. She joined the WAC's in the forties to serve her counrty in WWII. She returned to Pensacola where she met "Stepp" and traveled throughout Europe, Asia and the United States as a military wife. She touched many lives in her travels. She continued to touch peoples lives after they retired, for she never met a stranger and always had a joke to share. Her jokes and humor will truly be missed by many. She is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Nightengale and her beloved granddaughter, Shelly Nightengale plus her sister, Gloria Ruggerio Szlaga; one of her best friends and niece, Mary Jean Sodd along with many other loving nieces and nephews. Our thanks go out to Melissa, Brian, Lynne, Randy, Nicki and Nola at the ICU at West Florida Hospital for their gentle and patient care of "Ma". A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:30pm at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church with Fr. James Valenzuela celebrant. Burial follows at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, #100; Pensacola, FL 32504. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.