Mrs. Teresa Elaine Lambert Wheeling, 65, of Valdese, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, following a period of declining health.
Teresa was born on October 22, 1958 in Burke County to JoAnn Lingafelt Lambert and the late James Earl Lambert. She was a member of Valdese First Baptist Church and was well known for many years working at Belk’s in the cosmetics department. Later she worked for PACE at Home in Conover and was well known as a local babysitter for many families in town.
Surviving is her husband, Gary Everette Wheeling of the home, and two daughters, Tiffany Daves and husband Vann of Marion, and Ashley Carter and husband Christopher of Morganton. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Madgie Hudson and husband Cody, Kaylee Carter, Gunner Daves, Cooper Carter, Izzy Mae Daves and Avery Carter, her siblings, Debbie Dalmas and husband Pierre, Jamie Icard and husband Billy, and Jimmy Lambert and wife Paula. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend group, all of whom she loved dearly..
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent to METAvivor, 1783 Forest Drive, #184, Annapolis, MD 21401.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Wheeling family.
I’m so so sorry to hear this sad news. What a blessing she was to her family and friends. She always had that gorgeous smile no matter what. I will miss her everyday post of beautiful pictures, inspirational quotes and just the love she had for her husband and family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Your family is part of our family. We shared and treasure all the years we’ve been together. We will all be together again.💖 May God bring you all peace and comfort in the sweet, sometimes mischievous, often funny memories you’ll always cherish. We love you and are blessed to have been a part of your lives. God bless.
To Gary, Tiffany and Ashley we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult time. May you find strength, comfort, and peace in knowing that Teresa is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear this news. She was a strong and beautiful person. Praying for you and her precious family. ❤️
I am so sorry to hear this. Your Mom was such a Special Lady.She brightened everyone, and was a ray of sunshine for so many. She will be truly missed. God Bless this Family. Praying for all you!.
So sorry to hear about Teresa’s passing she was a very sweet loving lady . Always friendly and always a smile . Prayers for her family .
Thoughts and Prayers for all family members and friends ; so very sorry to hear about Teresa .
Gary and all the family, I am so sorry for the loss of my precious friend and sister. Praying for Gods comfort and peace during this season of your lives. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for days to come. Much love to all of you.
She was a great friend and when Bobbie was growing up she was a great babysitter.She always had that big smile on her face and always made time to speak to you when she seen you.I’ll be praying for the family and I love you all very much.
Debbie and Jamie,
Am so very sorry about your sister. Thinking of you, her husband, daughters and all of her family in the days ahead.
Dear Gary, Tiffany and Ashley,
Teresa was such a special person. I remember when y’all bought the house in Rutherford College in front of Mom and Dad. Shirley and Walter. I’m hate that she is not here with y’all but she is now in her beautiful home in glory with Jesus. That is something to praise God for. I am praying for all of you during this time.
I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for all of the family. She will be missed.
Teresa holds a very special place in my heart. She always made me feel loved and special. You can’t get much better than that! She is that little twinkling star high in the sky that is forever twinkling and reminding us that she loved each one of us.
Prayers for your entire family, she will truly be missed.
Debbie, Jamie, Jimmy, Gary and Family, I just received the sad news about Teresa and my heart is breaking for you all. She was precious to me. She and I shared some fun times in the make-up department at Belk. I’d go in for a specific thing and nine times out of 10 she’d talk me into buying something else. We’d always talk until another customer would take her away from me (and lots of times it was for quite a while!) I’m not on FB anymore so I miss out on a lot. But I used to enjoy her wonderful posts – they always made my day better. A lot of people loved her and I was one of them. I’m so sorry.
To: JoAnn, Gary and your entire family….i was so sad to hear about Teresa. You all hold a very special place in my heart and I have wonderful memories of our childhood. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this! Prayers & comfort to the family & friends of this special lady. ❤️
Teresa always had her beautiful smile and kind words. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with you all.
Debbie, Jamie and Jimmy,
So very sorry to hear about Teresa. What wonderful memories we have of growing up together in Lakeview Acres. Your family was very special to us. Sending you our love and prayers.
Rita Deaton Treleven and Rick Deaton
Teresa Wheeling was an “Angel on Earth” & now an “Angel in Heaven!” She could light up a room with just her smile & always had a positive attitude, in spite of her battle with cancer! She’ll be missed by all who knew & loved by both her Family & Community. Our thoughts & prayers are with Gary & her Family during the loss of a wonderful soul!