Teresa Marina (Peña) Parker, 59, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday September 14, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1965 in Rochelle, IL, to Reynaldo H. and Lamanda A. (Dixon) Peña. She married Michael A. Parker in 1990 in Rochelle. She enjoyed time with family, travelling, crocheting, quilting, reading, and a quiet day in nature.

She is survived by her husband Michael A. Parker, daughters: Paula M. (Gabriel) Goldsmith of Freeport, and Patricia D. (Michael) Shepard of Pocahontas, ARK; son Robin L. Peña of Pocahontas, ARK, brothers: Terry (Nancy) Whaley of Rochelle, and Gerald H. Peña of New Braunfels, TX; sister Pamela (Michael) Dixon of Rock City, IL, grandchildren: Gemma and Addilynn Shepard of Pocahontas, ARK, and Patrick Goldsmith of Freeport; and several nieces, cousins, and aunts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael D. Peña, and son-in-law Gabriel Goldsmith.

A Celebration of Life to be held at a determined date and place.

The family wishes to express their utmost gratitude to the staff at the FHN Cancer Center and Hospice Team for their loving, kind treatment & care of Teresa.

"Until we see you again"