Teresa Ann Huseman

October 21, 1965 - April 18, 2016

Teresa Ann Newingham Huseman, 50, of Bluffs went to her heavenly home Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with her family by her side. She was born, Oct. 21, 1965, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Rev. William and Anna Belle “Ann” Starner Newingham. Teresa married Lyndell Huseman, Sept. 14, 1985, in Jacksonville. Surviving is her husband, Lyndell of Bluffs; four children, Derek (wife, Anissa) of Chapin, Amanda (companion, Jordan Goldsborough) of Jacksonville, Raychel of Hannibal, MO, and Ericka at home; mother, Ann Newingham of Jacksonville; brothers, Randall (wife, Sarah) Newingham of Waverly, Kevin (wife, Julianna) Newingham of Ft. Myers, FL; special nieces, Jessica, Magen, and Alison; and nephew, Nicholas. Special mention to her canine companions, Daisy and Spike. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. William Newingham. Teresa had been actively involved in many charities, including American Heart Association’s “Cardiac Arrest” and American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life”. She was very proud of her children’s many accomplishments. Teresa was a huge Rick Springfield fan; attending approximately 80 of his concerts/events. She and her three daughters traveled many miles together, thoroughly enjoying their “Rick trips”. On April 13th, Teresa received a diagnosis of prion disease (e.g. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or CJD). For more information on the disease, go to www.cjdfoundation.org. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville with interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery near Bluffs. The family will meet friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to daughter, Ericka’s college education fund. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com.