Theresa M. Hendee – 48 – of 11449 Nickles Road, Prattsburgh, NY died unexpectedly Monday (October 15, 2012) at her home.
Born in Hornell on May 26, 1964, she was the daughter of Daniel & Mary “Betty” (Gallagher) Sexton.
Theresa grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1982). She later earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Jamestown Community College. She resided in Fremont for about 8 years and has lived in Prattsburgh for the past 21 years.
While in high school and before going to college, Theresa was employed in the dietary department at Hornell Gardens. Following her college graduation, she was employed as a secretary at Crowell Insurance in Arkport. She later served as a substitute teacher at Naples High School for about 6 years.
Theresa enjoyed watching football on TV and loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills. She and her husband, Joe, loved spending time on their pontoon boat on Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake. They also enjoyed vacationing in Florida.
She was married on October 14, 1989 to Joseph Hendee who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Daniel Hendee, a student at Clarkson University and Matthew Hendee, a student at SUNY Alfred; 3 sisters, Cathy (Jerry) Clark of Arkport, Margaret (Dave) Fletcher of Avoca and Patricia “Pat” (Stan) Faryna of Howard; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Theresa M. Hendee will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Joe, Dan, Matt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I will deeply miss “T” forever! She has 3 great men that i know will keep her proud as she watches you grow! I Love all of you and am here if you need anything!!!
Joe, Daneil and Matthew,
I am so very sorry for your loss! I just can’t be believe it, I am so saddened and stunned by this news.
Theresa was so full of life and will be greatly missed! I was so happy to see her this past summer and ride around on the Keuka lake!
My thoughts are with all of you during this time.
With deepest sympathy!
Mary Lynn
Well Tre, I guess I’m going to have to drink our Thanksgiving beer without you this year. Damn girl, I’m going to really miss you. RIP and get Flanagan Island ready for when I catch up with you.
You were a good neighbor and an even better friend.
Later chickie.
Joe matt dan,
thought and prayers are with you guys she was a great class mate and friend. heaven has a new angel
Such a loss. i haven’t seen theresa in a good many years however we had been communicating on facebook. This girl was so full of life. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and sons who she talked of often. i know she had a hard time sending her youngest off to college and experiencing the “empty nest”. we went all through lincoln, middle and high school together. we grew up in the same neighborhood. As a matter if fact….I was a little fatty in Lincoln school, we were given nestles candy bars for easter in mrs feeleys class, she tapped me on the shoulder and said” do you think you really need that?”, i will never forget that. oh theresa i don’t know what happened but i know you are in a wonderful place now, God Bless you and your family, you will be missed.
godbless
Dear Joe, Dan and Matt,
Words alone can’t even begin to express my sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this so very difficult time!
RIP T!!
Joe, Dan & Matt, I don’t even know what to say….I have so many great memories of my buddy Theresa………she was such a great lady and I know her family was the most important thing to her. SHE was so Proud of her sons ….I enjoyed working with her at the Crowell agency….MY heart is just so very sad….God will have HIS Angels close to all of you…..
Joe, Matt, and Dan,
The world has lost a true ray of sunshine. Such an amazing beautiful woman taken from this earth too soon. Heaven has gained a true angel. God bless you all during this devastating time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you Theresa!
Joe & family,
I just cannot express in words how devastating this feels. My heart goes out to you. The picture you have of her here is so appropriate. She was always happy and full of life with that sparkle in her eyes to make you wonder what she was thinking of next. She was a great person to work with and a good friend to so many people. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Joe, Matt, and Dan,
I am so sorry. Theresa was a very loving and caring person. She always gave me a hug when she saw me. I will miss her a lot. Thinking of you all with a very heavy heart.
Tracey
Joe, Daniel, Matthew,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Theresa was a Wonderful girl who grew into a Beautiful, Loving person, wife and mother. She is your angel now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this horrible time.
Love,
Lynne, Bill, Michael
Cardamone
Dear Joe and Sons:
Was shocked to hear about Theresa this morning and so saddened.
Please know that my heart is with you. My sincerest condolences.
Love,
Debbie
Buffalo NY
So sorry to hear of your loss and at such a young age. Bob and I haven’t seen you for years but we still think and talk about all of Bob Jr.’S friends that used to be at the house weekends. Our prayers are with you.
Bob and Nancy Moir
To the very first person I met in our new hometown, just across the street. I will miss you terribly with that smile and beer in hand as I beeped pulling out the driveway.
Joe, Dan and Matt! If you need anything at all just walk the path of quiet up to our home and just ask!! Dave, Bob and myself are here for all of you!
Love you all, and am thinking of you every moment.
Joe, Matt, and Dan,
My deepest sympathy is with you at this very difficult time. Theresa was such a wonderful person. She had such a caring heart, great personality, and smile. She will be your guardian angel and watch over you. As you go through these difficult days ahead, just know she would want you to stay strong. She will be missed.
Words can not express how sorry our family is for you. May God bless you all. We will keep Theresa and your family in our prayers.
Joe,and Family We are so sorry for your loss know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of need. Theresa will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her. She was such a wonderful person. I was glad to reunite with her this summer at the class reunion.I can’t believe that she has been taken so young. Know she will be with you always and will be watching over you all as your angel. Karen
Dear Joe and family,
I’m so sorry. It was such a shock…you are all in my thoughts.
Val (Howe) McCloskey
Joe and Boys,
We the Wilkinson family wish to express our condolences on your loss!!
I was there Joe when you and Theresa brought the boys into this world. We were very chatty and became friends there.
My mother in law –Marie Reynolds worked with Theresa at Hornell Gardens and thought very highly of her. She was always asking if I had seen the 2 of you.
Then you moved to Naples area and our boys went to school together,were friends in school, swam together on the Varsity swim team,when ever we saw each other at differant functions it always was a ” Hi, how ya doing”,,Our son’s also graduated together, are FB friends.
We know she will be missed badly by you, but she will be missed by many people that knew her and loved her to…
God Bless you and comfort you at this time!!
Dianne, Purley , Park and Dan Wilkinson, and Marie Reynolds
Dear Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss!! You two were each one half of a whole…soul mates. A true example for your boys. May they never settle for less. Heaven has indeed received an angel. She will be watching you all, cheering you on and we know be so proud!! May God’s love and strength comfort you through this time and everyday after. She’ll always be in your hearts and your memories no one can take away. Please know that we are here for you if you need us. Erie isn’t that far away if you just want to get away. Sending our hugs and our love and wishing we could be there. God Bless.
Love,
Bob and Angie
Joe, Matt & Dan
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when I met Theresa I thought now there’s a girl who knows how to have fun! I have loved seeing all the pictures she would post of your great times on the lake and the boys most recent hunting success stories. Know that she will be watching over all of you each and every day.
My thoughts are with you.
Suzi
Dear Joe,Matt and Dan,
I am so sorry for your loss! Theresa was such a nice person. Although I am retired now, I used to see her at school and always enjoyed our conversations. It was great to catch up on what your family was doing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol
prayers and sympathy to the family and all her many friends….
Dear Joe, Dan and Matt,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Theresa’s smile
is what I see when thinking back on times
at Alfred, class reunions and Fremont
parties. She was a pure joy to know. May the happy
memories your family has shared bring each of you comfort
and the strength to make more memories in her honor.
Sending you a big hug, Joe.
Debra
Dear Joe, Dan and Matt:
Know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thoughts and prayers your way.
Dear Joe, Dan, and Matt:
Our hearts and prayers our with you. Such a tragic loss.
Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met Theresa 1 time, and that was just this summer at the bowling alley, when the trolls were playing. She was very sweet and very friendly. Hugs my friend.
Kelly
I am so sorry to hear about Theresa. She was always fun to hang around with. She made me laugh and I’m sure others. Big hug Joe (if you remember me). Thoughts always.
so sorry for your loss i will keep you in my prayers
We are shocked and saddened to hear the news. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless.
Joe, and Family.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. My prayers go out to you, and your family.
Ed Moore (N.Y.S.D.O.T.)