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Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 43F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph..
Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 43F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Updated: January 13, 2026 @ 8:11 pm
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Mrs. Teresa Ruth Bates Wallace, affectionately known as “Reesie” passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Lebanon Health Care.
Born March 18, 1961, in Wilson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Shubert Bates and Georgia Watson Bates.
She attended Lebanon High School. She worked several years as manager of David’s Pizza in Lebanon and worked at several dry-cleaning businesses, lastly retiring from Kleen Way Cleaners working for the Maynard family.
Reesie lived a life of integrity, compassion and joy. She touched the lives of many with her kindness, wisdom and guidance, leaving a profound impact on her family and friends.
A devoted mother, sister, and friend, she always placed the needs of others before her own. She lived a life of simplicity, finding joy in the little things and cherishing the moments spent with loved ones. Teresa loved shopping, listening to music and watching her Hallmark movies.
She will leave behind a legacy of love, resilience and cherished memories that will be carried in the hearts of those who knew her. Though her time with us was short, her memory will be cherished forever.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Newman and Toby Wallace; and sister, Doris Gail Bates.
Teresa is survived by her beloved daughter, Rosa Candice Newman; son, Jerry (Mary) Wallace; four sisters, Carmen Williams, Faye (David) Williams, Pamela (Gerald) Chastain and Pat Bates Foster; and many extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Kevin White officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilson County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Chris, Christian and Alexander Chastain, Derrick Foster and Bryson and Landon Raines.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 3-7 p.m. and again Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
The Wallace family extends their deepest gratitude for the support, prayers and love during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion provide great comfort.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.” Psalm 23 1-3
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, .
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