Theresa Elaine Curtis-Richardson was born September 16, 1952 to the late Walter and Mildred Curtis. She departed this life on April 7, 2020.

Theresa, affectionately know as "Tresa" or "Ree - Ree", was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Forest Park High School. She continued her education at Baltimore City Community College (formerly CCB).

At a young age, Tresa ha her first child, Melvin Bright. She was briefly employed at C & P Telephone Company.

While in college, she met Ellis Richardson. They were married and 2 children come from their union - Shawn, Elijah, and Shankeia.

Tresa's memory will live on through her family and friends. She leaves to mourn her husband Ellis; children Melvin, Shawn (Danielle), Elijah, and Shankeia (Marc); mother-in-law Armentia; sister Joann; brother Anthony; sisters Gina and Inez, both preceded her in death; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 6 nieces, 5 nephews, 9 great-nieces, 15 great-nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.