Teresa Medina

Teresa’s life began on January 21, 1938, in Guanajuato, Mexico. She is the daughter of Alberto and Gavina (Aza) Perez. Teresa worked at Town & Country Café, in Florence, along with the Library, Florence City Hall and Williams Service. Teresa also worked as a seamstress for the Marion Dry Cleaners. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish where she attend St. Patrick Catholic Church in Florence. Teresa loved to crochet, knit, and garden. Teresa and her family had a large garden of flowers and vegetables and spent many days tending to the garden and canning the produce. Teresa’s family would often have large family gatherings and plenty of food would be prepared. Teresa loved cooking and feeding her family and friends. Teresa and her family ran a taco stand for many years during the Florence Labor Day Celebration. Teresa was a very skilled seamstress. She would sew the clothing and dresses for her family, and even made several wedding, bridesmaid, and flower girl dresses.

Teresa is survived by her daughters: Juanita (Timothy) Wilson of Augusta, KS, Maria (Marc) Anderson of Independence, KY, Patricia Medina of Independence, KY, Isabel (Mark Wickman Finance) Purcell of Helena, MT, brothers; Ramon, Antonio, sister; Catalina, twelve grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Teresa, at the age of 88, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Augusta. She is preceded in death by her husband; Mauro Medina, parents; Alberto and Gavina, brothers; Jesus, Rosalio, Edwardo, Manuel, Alberto, sisters; Hermelinda, Carmen and Justa. A Vigil Service for Teresa will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Florence, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Florence, Kansas followed by a luncheon. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Teresa at www.yazelmeglifh.com.