Teresa McNiel
August 24, 1965 ~ September 26, 2026
McDonough Southern Cremations & Funerals
Teresa Marie McNiel, affectionately known as “Little T” and “Aunt T,” passed away peacefully at 5:00 a.m. on September 26, 2026. Born on August 24, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, Teresa lived a life marked by devotion to her family, pride in her work, and joy in the things she loved.
Teresa was preceded in death by her mother, Sherry P. McNiel.
She is lovingly remembered by her father, Stan McNiel, and his partner, Marquita Brown, and daughter, Veronica; her brother, Todd McNiel, and his wife, Evelyn; her sister, Tracy Adams, and her husband, David; her nephew, Kyle McNiel, and his wife, Lauren, and her great-nieces, Rylie and Ayla; her niece, Morgan Adams, and her wife, Julie; and her nephew, Tyler Adams, and his girlfriend, Ariel Vizcarra. Teresa deeply loved her niece, nephews, and great nieces and always treasured the time she spent with them.
Teresa retired from Ford Motor Company and was a proud member of the UAW. She made history as the first woman ever elected union Building Chairman at Ford, a remarkable achievement that reflected her strength, leadership, and determination.
Each year, Teresa looked forward to planting her garden. She also found great joy in feeding the deer, birds, and hummingbirds—and, on occasion, a raccoon.
Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she loved everything Disney. Her collection included every Disney movie that came out.
If you knew Teresa, you knew she was a die-hard Prince fan. I wished she could have seen him perform live. As a teenager, she adored her teen idols—Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, and Leif Garrett—and covered her walls with their posters.
Teresa also loved going to casinos with her sister. She had an uncanny ability to choose a slot machine, declare, “This one is going to hit,” and then win a jackpot on that very machine. It was unbelievable—and a memory her family will always cherish.
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Teresa you will be missed. I sure do wish we could do the casino 1 more time. Fly high and watch over your loved ones from above. I love you. Jennifer
Prayers! Thinking of your family. So sorry for your loss. Stan Tracey and Todd my second family growing up. With fond memories love to you and yours!