Teresa Gayle Gardner

Teresa Gayle Gardner, 63, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Linda Nelson and Curtis Golladay. 

Teresa will be remembered for her sense of humor, her hardworking spirit, and the laughter she shared with her family. She loved a good joke and spending time with those closest to her. Family gatherings were especially meaningful to Teresa, offering time to catch up, share stories, and enjoy being together. 

Teresa worked in security and dispatch and pursued an education in paralegal studies. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and watching her favorite television shows. Halloween was her favorite holiday, a reflection of the fun-loving side her family will fondly remember. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Golladay. 

Teresa is survived by her mother, Linda Nelson; daughter, Brandy Rivas, and her husband, Augie; son, Nick Kahill; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Kahill, Noah Kahill, Valarie Rivas, and AJ Rivas. 

Her family will carry her memory in the familiar jokes, shared laughter, and everyday moments that remind them of her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.