Theressa O. Bush

Bush 1

Theressa O. Bush, 84, of Elm Mott, passed away Thursday, July 28th.

Funeral Service: 11AM Friday, August 5th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elm Mott Community Cemetery.

No Visitation is Planned.

Theressa O. Hackworth Bush, the third child of Otis and Alice Hackworth, was born on September 15, 1931. She departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9 P.M.
She united with New Hope Baptist Church at an early age. After her marriage to the late Roscoe Melvin Bush, she joined the New Zion Baptist Church. She was a faithful member until her death. Theressa was the oldest female of the church. She served as Sunday School and BTU teacher, choir member, assistant pianist and Chairman of the decorating committee.

Theressa attended Elm Mott schools, Moore High and graduated from Dunbar High School in West, Texas. She was also a member of both schools reunions. While in school, she was very active in the McLennan County 4-H and Home Demonstration Organizations.

Theressa is survived by one brother, Marvin Hackworth of Colorado Springs, CO; one daughter, Alice Bush Howlett (husband Franklin) of Dallas, two sons, MelvinBush of Waco and Alvin Bush of Garland; three granddaughters, Nicole Bush, DeMetriel Medlock Ware(husband Deon) and Bayli Bush all of the Dallas area; one great grandson, Greyson Ware and sister in-law Lucille Bush of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


Contact Information:

Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr
Waco, TX 76708
United States (US)
Phone: (254) 752-5900

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708



Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Condolence Messages

  1. Lakeisha LaBove

    Keeping you and your family in our prayers during your time of loss.
    The LaBove’s Marcus, Lakeisha, Malia And Melissa

  2. Min. Karen Hackworth Odie, Dallas, TX.

    Sending much love and prayers Melvin, Alice Faye and Alvin. So many wonderful memories of Theressa. She lived her life to live again with her Heavenly Father. May you find God’s peace, comfort and strength in knowing she’s resting in Him and you will see her again in Heaven! Love you My Family!

  3. Lakisha Coleman

    My Condolences on the passing of your Mother.My Prayer is that God give you Strength and Peace during this difficult time.

  4. Elroy & Sharon Hopwood

    Your mom was a very kind and loving person. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to be with the family. God only takes the best and the best believe in him and his son Jesus Christ.

  5. Patricia Chisolm-Miller

    Melvin, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know you are in my prayers.

  6. Sending love and prayers to your family during this time. Nicole spoke highly of Mrs. Bush and we are all sorry for your lose.
    “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8

  7. Joyce&Sarah Young

    May God keep you in his care of comfort remember she is in a better place resting in the arms of God she will be truly missed at the beauty salon.
    With Love Joyce and Sarah Young

  8. Richard McCall

    The Lord has always known this wonderful Christian lady, and when she arrived in heaven, He said, ” welcome, my good and faithful servant.”

  9. Twana Smith Lee

    Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
    Oh, what a blessing to dwell in the house of the Lord until the end and continue to worship him in spirit and truth. Pray cv for the family! So nice to see Mrs. Bush singing in the choir annual on my last visit.

Leave Your Condolence

*