Theresa G. Riefle

FARMINGTON Theresa G. Riefle passed away May 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 84. She was born July 11, 1935 in Warwick, RI to the late Raymond and Beatrice (Parent) Jackman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Heaps, Grandson, Michael heaps and two sisters, Sue and Phyllis. Theresa grew up in Rhode Island and moved to the Farmington area 63 years ago but still had her trademark Northeastern accent. A strong willed and opinionated lady, she was a very loving and devoted mother to her six children. She was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord. Growing up, her father ran an Italian restaurant and she became very accomplished at making homemade Italian dishes. Her pizza was so good that people stood in line for it. She is survived by daughters, Linda (John) Resinger of Ste. Genevieve; Donna (Ray) Hutchings of Farmington; sons, William "Bill" (Tina) Heaps of Terre Du Lac, Kevin (Karen) Heaps and Doug (Roxanna) Heaps, all of Farmington; 18 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Also surviving is a special granddaughter, Kimberly Larkins. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 11 until the service beginning at 1 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Genevieve Church Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Diabetes Association. View the tribute video and share condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, May 16, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Genevieve Baptist Church Saturday, May 16, 2020 2:00 PM 8631 Genevieve Church Rd. Farmington, MO 63640