Therese G. Livingston

Therese G. Livingston, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family who loved her deeply, on the 11th of August 2012. She was born in Geraldine, AL, raised her family in Oneonta, AL before retiring to Cedar Bluff, AL which became her home. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Blake Livingston; her children: Gunter and Anne Livingston, LaHayne Livingston and LuAnn and Ron Smith: grandchildren: Matthew and Chris Livingston, Gina and Kevin Young, Luke and Rebecca Smith and Speer Collins: great grandchildren: Keira Young, Connor Blake Young and Olivia Livingston; siblings: Romola and Tom Fricks. Preceded in death: parents -Dee and Mattie Gunter; Blake’s parents - Speer and Haynie Livingston; great grandchild - Aubrey Livingston; siblings - Elowayne and Dick Guyton, Larue and J.W. Formby. Her education started at the Geraldine schools, then Snead Jr. College and next Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. She later attended the University of Montevallo, completing a Masters Degree in Science. In Therese’s professional career she worked as a chemist for DuPont in Childersburg, AL during World War II, then for the Farm Home Administration as a demonstration agent, and later she taught at Sand Rock High School and Appalachian High School. Next she taught math and science at Oneonta schools. In 1968 she was among one of the first women employed as an insurance agent. Her volunteer work included serving as President of the PTA in Oneonta. She was a member of the Garden Club in Oneonta and Cedar Bluff, the Cedar Bluff Wednesday/Monthly Bridge Group and part of The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake. She was an active member of the Oneonta and Cedar Bluff Baptist churches, teaching Sunday school in Oneonta and Cedar Bluff. Therese has also served as Vice President of AARP in Cherokee county. Our family would like to thank The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake, The Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church, The Cherokee Medical Center and especially their cafeteria staff, Cherokee Health and Rehabilitation Center, The Gadsden Regional Hospital and the Perry Medical Clinic especially Dr. Brian Perry, the community, the many friends and family that have strengthened us during his time. Visitation will be at The Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at 9:30 with funeral services at 10:00. Burial will be at the Harton/Livingston Family cemetery followed by a celebration of life at 12:15 at The Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church. Those who wish may send memorial donations to The Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church, 3500 Old Highway 9, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959. PDF Printable Version

Therese G. Livingston

July 15, 1923 - August 11, 2012