Teresa Ann Becklehimer Rivers, 63, of Crawfordsville, passed into her Lord and Savior's merciful arms the morning of Monday April 18, 2016.
Teresa was born February 18, 1953, in Crawfordsville to Henry A. and Ella (Lewis) Becklehimer.
Teresa was beloved by many, especially her six children: Adam, Bob (Kathy), Jon, Joe, Bekah and Danny Rivers as well as her devoted husband, Jim Bob Rivers.
Teresa was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her surviving grandchildren include: Hailey, Kate, Ethan, Dominick, Emma, Lindsey, Abby, Jayden, Malarie, Dalton, Alexandria, Persephanie, Khai, and Maxwell. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren, Lycan Alexander and Boston.
Teresa was also incredibly loved by her extended family, including mother and father-in-law, Bob and Della Rivers of Crawfordsville.
Teresa was devout in her Christian faith and very active as a minister's wife. She was the secretary at East Side Baptist Church of Crawfordsville and then the pianist at Yeddo Baptist Church. She was always devoted to working in children's ministries.
Teresa attended Crawfordsville Community Schools and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1971.
Teresa and Jim were married October 17, 1970 at Fremont Street Baptist Church in Crawfordsville, where the two met.
Teresa enjoyed being a mother, homemaker and wife as well as singing, playing piano, sharing her faith in Christ and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Anyone who knew her and her family knows that her home was always open to all and full of nurturing, music and laughter.
Teresa was proceeded in death by her father and mother.

Visitation will be Thursday April 21st at East Side Baptist Church from 4 to 8.
Funeral will be Friday April 22nd at 2:00pm with visitation one hour prior at East Side Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Rivers officiating. Burial will be directly following the service at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery.