Teresa Francois
Teresa Francois, born September 3, 1968, in Winthrop, Iowa to Gordon and Linda (Grapes) Donlea. She attended grades K-12 at East Buchanan School, Loras College from 1986-1988, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University in 1990. She taught for many years at Davis Middle School in Dublin, OH. She was a member of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish in Dublin, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader, tee ball and softball coach, basketball statistics keeper, and team mom. She enjoyed reading, crafting, home improvement projects, biking, spending time with family and friends, and attending sporting events. She enjoyed a great life with many memorable family trips, and the greatest husband and family that anyone could ask for.
Preceded in death by father Gordon Donlea and father-in-law Leo Francois. Survived by husband Paul Francois; children Kayla, Alex, Emma, and Will Francois; mom Linda (Grapes) Donlea; mother-in-law Lois (Wilgenbusch) Francois; siblings Denny (Mary) Donlea, Kevin (Linda) Donlea, Michelle (Red) Olsen, Kathleen (Randy) Corley, Tom (Julia) Donlea, Lisa Donlea, Jana (Kevin) Stevens; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Family will receive friends Thursday, March 23rd from 4-7pm at Schoedinger Dublin, 5980 Perimeter Dr. Mass of Christian burial 11am Friday, March 24th, at St. Brigid of Kildare, 7179 Avery Rd, Dublin, OH. Msgr Joseph Hendricks Celebrant. Interment after the mass at Resurrection Cemetery. Public reception following the graveside committal in Hendricks Hall at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at Schoedinger.com.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Teachers Helping Teachers Foundation, established in Teresa’s name through the Davis Middle School PTO, Dublin, OH. https:// teachershelpingteachersfoundation.square.site/
Teresa was the world’s greatest wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. She led her life with kindness, had a beautiful infectious smile, and always greeted everyone with a hug. She was caring, loving, supportive and the best listener. Her smile, her hugs, her advice and unwavering support is what we will remember the most.