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Teresa Elizabeth McCord


Sunrise: October 14, 1964

Sunset: May 17, 2019

Teresa was born in New Bern, NC on October 14, 1964 and was preceded in death by Lewis Cogdell, father, and Eva May Cogdell , mother, and brother Billy Cogdell. Tee was a graduate of New Bern High, and earned a Masters of Science in Computer Science graduating Cum Laude in 2006 . She retired from the United States Navy in 2001. Tee is survived by her 3 sons, Kadeem McCord, Malcolm McCord(Amanda), and Cydel McCord(Chernae), 2 grandsons, Gavin and Mr. Zakai, as he was lovingly referred to by his grandmother; sisters, Mary ,Francinia, Cathleen, Catherine, and Dot; brother,Lewis Cogdell; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She enjoyed travelling and learning new things everyday. When she wasn’t doing those things, she was adoring her children, grandchildren, and other family members, because she treated them all as an extension of her. Teresa was a very passionate and determined woman. Her strength was insurmountable, and her love for life was insatiable. Her spirit soared with uncontained, clearsighted, unconditional truths for all things. May She Rest In Peace!

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    Darnell Jefferson says

    To McCord Family,
    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

    “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” – Thessalonians 4:13-14

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    Mr. Frankie Peebles says

    May 21, 2019 @ 1745HRS
    My Unconditional Love greeting The McCord’s Surrounding Families…
    To My Dear and Pure @ Heart Friend’s Teresa.
    Thank You!
    For Inspiring My Soul with your encouragements and Our Faith Fellowships about Life. Your Spirit will always walk with Me w/Pureness leaving Your Spiritual Present Of Realness At Heart. I Am honor by The Creator Of Heavens & Earth within meeting *You* as HIS Eternal Daughter/My Everlasting Sister, Amen

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    Grindl Rivers says

    To: The Family….I know theirs no words to be said to comfort you at a time such as this. But, I’ll say this: I thank God for such a beautiful lady (Teresa), who comforted me, when my mom went home to GLORY!! Also, it was once said to me….You can’t truly heal from a loss until you allow yourself to really Feel the loss…So it’s ok, to Feel! When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. God will be your refuge and strength!! Comfort & Peace, Grindl Rivers

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    GG says

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sometimes words cant express fully ones sympathy when learning of a persons death, simply b/c death affects all mankind and it hurts so much. I hope that the family can be comforted in knowing that God cares for you and sees your pain, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:18. May you find comfort and relief during this grievous time as you cherish your precious memories. May Christ heartwarming promise extended to our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death bring comfort, John 5:28,29

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    Sheila Hill says

    Steven and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family, sons, and to Charles. I’ve followed the notes regarding Ms. McCord and she has left you love and memories in Abundance. Cherish those things. Remember while she’s not here in body, she is certainly here in a beautiful spirit and it lives on. We wish you all the very best during this difficult time and the days to come. Hold together, lean on each other and God Bless you all.

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    Liz Chance says

    I am so sorry for your loss! I had the great pleasure of working with Teresa in Williamsburg. She was always a smiling face and I’m honored to have known her! God bless your family and I’m praying you find comfort and peace!

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    Gary/Helen Schlueb says

    Our love and deep sympathy go out to the family of Teresa.
    May God hold you close in this time of grief. in your

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    ESTELLE THOMAS SCOTT says

    TO THE ‘T’….TERESA McCord….FAMILY…YOU DON’T KNOW ME BUT WE SHARE THE SAME KIND OF LOSS. YOU SEE OUR OLDEST SON WAS KILLED A MONTH AGO WHILE ON HIS BIKE.OUR YOUNGEST SON ( A BIKER AS WELL ) KNEW TERESA. HE TOLD ME SHE WAS AT THE FUNERAL. WHEN HE WAS COMING INTO THE CHURCH HE SAW HER, STOPPED AND WENT OVER HUGGED AND KISSED HER AS HE HAD NOT SEEN HER FOR A WHILE. WHEN HE HEARD OF HER DEATH HE TOLD US THAT STORY.SO WITH A VERY HEAVY HEART AND HEAVIER BY THIS NEWS HE TOLD ME THAT TERESA WAS…..” A GOOD PERSON “. YOU HAVE OUR HEART-FELT CONDOLENCES

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    Big Jay 1934 Express says

    To the family of Teresa,
    My name is Jay and I want to send my deepest condolences to your family in your time of need. Teresa aka Tee was my sister in this bike world. She was one of my biker sisters that could keep me straight. Tee was always a joy to be around! Loved all the stories she would tell, one in particular made her my Starbucks Queen. This little lady had a lot of heart and was very kind but can become a beast if rubbed the wrong way. For the family, I know your hurting and the pain runs deep but understand her love for family, life and love also ran deep in her. She loved hard and played hard. She was a strong mother to her kids and a strong SISTER TO ME. She will never be forgotten! When I ride she will ride with me and when I fall someone else will carry on! SC FOREVER!!! Ride In peace

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    Jonathan Rossell says

    To The McCord Family,

    May memories of “Tee” and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

    “Tee” was my dear friend, my sister and “Shipmate” and as much as I am heartbroken, I know that you too are also feeling the same.

    I wanted to leave you with this piece of comfort:

    “What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why she left this earth so soon, or why she left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that she died, but more so that she lived on purpose and she lived OUT LOUD! And that her life gave us memories too beautiful to forget”

    I love you “Tee” and thank you for the memories, in time, that I will NEVER forget.

    Yours truly and forever,

    Pinky (from Next Friday)
    **AKA**

    Jonathan Rossell
    United States Navy, Retired

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    Theresa Rose says

    Such a beautiful lady with a loving heart. Rest in Heaven. Trust me when I say that you will be truly missed.

    Theresa Rose
    United States Navy, Veteran

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    lin says

    I am truly sorry for your loss, what really comforted me in my time of loss is the scripture@ Revelation 21:3&4 . Which gives us the wonderful promise of God wiping out every tear from our eyes and death being no more. I hope this promise from Jehovah will truly bring your family much comfort at this time.

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    Wanda says

    I was traveling on hwy 501 and saw the accident. She was laying on ground and covered up. I saw her helmut and both of her arms were spread like an angel. God had already took her. My condolences.

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    Michelle (a.k.a. Shelly) Moore says

    On behalf of the Moore and Carter family, we would like you to know how sorry we are for your loss. We all met in Chesapeake, VA. Lady “Tee” was my shipmate and I always enjoyed spending time talking and laughing with her. You are loved and will never be forgotten. To the young men, her jewels, you all were her heart and she loved making you happy. Live in her legacy of loving and caring for those around you. You are blessed! We love you!
    Michelle Moore
    United States Navy, Retired

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