Theresa B. “Teri” Best (Aleshire), age 66 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. In following Teri’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will take place at a later time in Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Teri was born in Macomb, IL on January 14, 1955, the daughter of Ted and Donna (Roberts) Aleshire. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife that loved animals, especially cats and dogs. Teri enjoyed reading, brain games, scrabble, crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, crocheting and liked MSNBC news. She was proud of owning and operating her online facetag group called Dreaming for 14 years. She had favorite things like snowmen, Bengal tigers, wolves, dream catchers, baby dolls, teddy bears, sitcom comedies and gameshows.
Teri is survived by her spouse, Ronald Hensley of Clinton; 3 children, Shannon Hernandez of East Moline, Chad (Monica) Hofman of Andalusia, IL, and Travis Hofman; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; her mother, Donna Aleshire of Macomb, IL; a brother, Tom Aleshire of Minnesota; a sister, Linda; her uncle, “Doc” Roberts of Macomb, and her aunt, Evelyn Aleshire of Elgin, IL. She was preceded in death by her dad Ted Aleshire and her biological father Bill Payne. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Teri was my sweet beautiful wife.
I remember when I first saw her. Wow a straight blonde haired beautiful woman with a denim shirt and it looked like she was looking right at me. I mustered the courage to approach her and ask her to dance. To my delight and surprise she turned around in her seat and asked me if I would like to dance, I’m sure my eyes got big and ” yes I do want to dance you”. The first dance we danced to was Eric Clapton’s “Wonderfull Tonight” we danced and talked and danced and kissed and danced and hugged.
Everything felt right between us I never knew this feeling before, she is the one.
She left with her friend Karen and I left and went home, but before we parted ways, Teri gave me her number and address, and I gave her mine.
Almost 28 years later as of October 14th. 1993. I still have that piece of paper my beautiful angel gave me and changed my life forever.
The greatest love of my life.
Teri has no more pain or suffering, mortal coil has been left behind, my love has wings her spirit is flying.