Teresa Ann (Williams) Spangler

Teresa Ann Williams Spangler (April 4, 1958 – September 7, 2024), beloved daughter of Lorraine and Tommy Williams, passed away peacefully at her home in Boone at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with ALS. Surrounded by the love of her devoted husband Richard, cherished daughter Merritt and caring son-in-law Cory Cooke, she faced her final days with grace and strength.

Born in Concord, NC, Teresa grew up with her five brothers, Taffy (Pat), Phil, Jimmy (Dorothy), John, and Robert, in a home filled with laughter and Lebanese feasts. Known for her unstoppable determination, she embraced life’s challenges head-on, proudly calling herself a “challenge junkie.”

A trailblazer in technology and innovation, Teresa founded Plazabridge Group and played a pivotal role in taking Red Hat public as Senior Vice President of Sales. Her impact extended to advisory roles with organizations like the Global Innovation Institute, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. Later in life, she returned to Appalachian State University, her alma mater, as an Adjunct Professor and Technology Transfer Specialist.

Though passionate about her career, Teresa was first and foremost a devoted wife, loving mother, and community leader. She followed her creative instincts by founding the band The Headless Chickens and a philanthropic performing arts organization that supported over 200 original artists. Her legacy of love, leadership, and creativity will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Services will be held September 26 at 1pm at St James the Greater Roman Catholic Church, 139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC. A Reception will follow the service and the burial will be at 3:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Team Gleason (Checks Payable To: Team Gleason Foundation, PO BOX 24493 New Orleans, LA 70184). They extend their heartfelt thanks to all who have provided support throughout this challenging year.

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory served the Spangler family.

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