Teresa Michelle Talley, 52, of Elgin, formerly China Spring, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.
Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at China Spring Cemetery.
Teresa was born November 30, 1967 in Waco to LaValdis Angel Benkendorfer and Lois Miller Benkendorfer. She was a graduate of China Spring High School and attended McLennan Community College. Teresa worked as an office manager in real estate in Austin.
Teresa had a wonderful and bubbly personality that drew people to her. She was also known as a practical joker to those close to her. She dearly loved animals, especially her dogs and horses.
Teresa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hugo and Wilma Benkendorfer, Louis Miller, Ruby and Jack Vest; and her favorite aunt, Vera Stone.
She is survived by her parents, LaValdis Angel and Lois Benkendorfer of China Spring; brothers, Curtis Benkendorfer and wife, Sabrina, of Georgetown, Wade Benkendorfer and wife, Tracy, of Round Rock; sister, Kelly Ince and husband, George, of Bishop; nieces, Chloe Benkendorfer and Tess Benkendorfer; nephews, Braeden Benkendorfer and Colson Benkendorfer; and several aunts, uncles and other family members.
Place of Service: China Spring Cemetery , 15654 Old China Spring Rd,; China Spring, TX 76633
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so sorry for your loss
Angel, Lois and family,
We are so sorry for your terrible loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I went to a high school with Teresa. She was such a beautiful and sweet girl. She will definitely be missed. Prayers for all those who are broken hearted.
Prayers and sympathy from the O D and Oneida Walker family
So sorry to hear of your loss
Eddie and Susan Spence
I have so many fond childhood memories of Teresa. She actually was the one who introduced me to riding horses. She was a sweet and adventurous girl. My thought and prayers for the family.
Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. ♥️🙏
I am so sorry to hear of Teresa’s passing. May God comfort and strengthen you. She was a great friend.
Joe Villa
Dearest Lois & Angel, Curtis, Wade & Kelly.. and all your ptlrecious familt, we are ALL so very shocked and sorry for your vast loss. We all treasured your most beautiful, sweet daughter. Sister and our hearts ache for your brokenhearts. Wee extend our live, sincerest prayers & condolences to each of you. Love, Gloria, Jim, Dewayne, helleson and Jana Helleson Cotton.
My heart is broken for the Benkendorfer family on the loss of Teresa. I went to school with Teresa from 5th thru 12th grade at China Spring. She was so kind and such a beautiful soul. Her love for horses and my love for horses made us instant friends. I remember her fondly and always will.
Rhonda Peacock Boehler
I met Teresa when I was an exchange student at China Spring High School in the 80s. I remenber her as a very special person with a bubble personality. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Continuous prayers for all of the Benkendorfer family.
Ed and Sherry Pitts
Angel, Lois and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. Love Jaclyn Stone Clay and Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Teresa’s passing. We were good friends in high school and had lots of fun times. My thoughts and prayers are with you
I have such great memories of her, and remember the last time we met. Such a sweet spirit. There is a special place for those that care for animals and people.
I am so sorry to hear of Teresa’s passing! My prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy to your family. Thoughts and Prayers to you all.
May God bless everyone during your time of sorrow. Love, Ann & Grant Hayes.
Pete, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts. She was a wonderful woman and we have so many memories of growing up as neighbors. She is now completely healed, well and with our Lord and Savior! God Bless each of you, comfort you and keep you all. Sending our love.
Thank you all. I really appreciate that.
We were so sorry to hear of Teresa passing. Keeping you all in our prayers
I went to school with Teresa. My condolences and prayers for your family.
Dear Lois and Angel, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Teresa’s passing. I have many fond memories of her. Prayers for your family in this difficult time.
Lois, Good Angel and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I don’t have any words but I send my love and prayers. May God put His arms around 🙏 you.
love you guys,
Hope Dominguez-Reese
Angel, Lois, and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Teresa. She was such a sweet, kind, and courageous young woman. Being so optimistic with her health problems, she was certainly an inspiration to all of us who knew her.
We send our love, sympathy, and prayers to the whole family.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
Teresa, your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. They say heaven is the place where all the previously passed family, dogs, horses, cats all await to greet you. I pray you had a jubilant home coming. I pray that Jesus hugged you until every oz of pain left your body and you became filled with the peace that only He can bring. It was a glorious day back in the early 70’s when you and I got baptized together in our matching blue handkerchief blouses at the China Spring Baptist Church by the hand of Brother Hunicutt. From that day onward we belonged to Him. I love you. I miss you. I will see you again. Until then, I know you will be riding the hills and plains of heaven filled with joy and your biggest problem will be which horse to ride. Ride on, dear sister, ride on.
So sad to hear that Teresa’s life was cut short. I remember her as a great student, friendly and generous toward others.
My sincerest condolences. Teresa was a great friend and will be greatly missed. You couldn’t be in the same room with her and not smile.
Teresa has been our neighbor for the past several years here in Elgin, Texas and she is greatly missed. I miss seeing her and the dogs go by, she on her four-wheeler dragging the trashcan behind her on pick-up day, and her entourage happily following after her. I miss our short little chats and our long and lengthy discussions about life and God and this crazy world we live in . I had the honor of picking her up from the hospital on several occasions and the trip home always included a stop at the nearest Sonic for a breakfast burrito and a drink. Her joy and love for Christ always resonated loud and clear … and I could always count on her to find the silver lining behind every cloud, no matter how thin or small. I saw her in Wade’s face the other day (when the horses got out and we helped round them up) and it brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my lips. Our deepest condolences to her precious family. May all the beautiful memories bring you peace and joy. Teresa was loved and appreciated.
Thank you Doris, from the depths of my heart, I thank you. Your rewards will be many in heaven.
Kelly Ince, Teresa’s sister