October 7, 1965 – February 9, 2026

Teresa Raymer Cherry was born October 7, 1965, in Missouri and passed away February 9, 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana at the age of 60. She spent her childhood in Paris, Tennessee and was a dedicated healthcare worker practicing as a Certified Nurse’s Aid for 20 years. She retired to Leesville, LA with her adoring husband, Dennis Cherry, to be near his family. For the last several years she had kept vegetable gardens for family and friends. Then, around 2016, she began helping with the preservation and restoration of “Catalpa”, the cherished Smart Plantation house (circa 1855). Her attention to details, especially hand painted elements of the old house, was unsurpassed. She seldom complained, taking her disabilities and pains in stride. She will be remembered and terribly missed. Her’s was a simple and humble life, exemplary and sweet. She was saved by the grace of God, and her family is looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.

Teresa was preceded in death by her sisters, Tina Raymer and Marcia Raymer and nephews, Jeremy Raymer and Brandon Raymer.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Dennis Cherry of Anacoco, LA; sons, Chris and Wesley Paige of Paris, TN;

parents, Larry and Linda Raymer of Dover, TN; brother, Larry Don Raymer II (Daphne) of Mumfford, TN; and extended family members and friends.

Teresa’s cremation was entrusted to Jeane’s Funeral Service of Leesville.