Teresa (Twinkie) Ann Smith, 68, of Bradenton, Florida was called home by our Lord on November 16, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1956 in Marion, Kentucky. She attended Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Ohio and graduated in 1974. She then attended Morehead State University.
Throughout her life, she was involved in theater and held many leading roles in plays. Besides acting she loved singing. She was a member of numerous bands, and even had her own band, Twinkie and The Brightset. Although her passions were acting and singing, her most proud accomplishment was being a mother to her 4 children. She never knew a stranger, and radiated kindness and love. Although she resided in Bradenton, Florida her favorite place on Earth was Marco Island, Florida, where she lived for 10 years.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Chandler, father, Howard Bloss, stepfather, Thomas Chandler, as well as several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Vernon, two daughters, Traci Ebeling(Bobby) of Beacon NY, and Maggie Waggoner (Seth) of Bradenton, FL; two sons, Billy Wurts(Christina) of Webbville, KY and Rusty Smith(Jennie) of Germany; five grandchildren, Harleigh, Laney, Kylie, Micah and Lola; three step grandchildren; Sierra, Adrianna, Audrey; three brothers, Howard Bloss(Julie), Byron Bloss and Jim Chandler(Bonnie); three nieces, Lauren Raake(Jessie), Emily Sadri(Subin) and Caroline, as well as her great niece and nephew, aunts, cousins, and many loving friends whom she cherished.
Above all, she loved Jesus and wished for all her family and friends to know him and be saved. She was beautiful inside and out and will always be a light to those that knew her.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207, is in charge of arrangements
