Theresa Mae Mouton-Yeggins

Theresa Mae Mouton-Yeggins was born on July 29, 1940 to the union of Elias Mouton Sr. and Alphonsine Cola Mouton in Lafayette, LA. At the age of 17 years old Theresa moved to Texas to start her new journey. In 1977 she relocated to Oregon where she lived for the remainder of her days. Theresa was a loving mother, housewife, grandmother, foster parent, and caregiver. As a woman of God she was always spreading the Love of God with everyone she encountered. During her transition to her Heavenly home She continued to share her love for the Lord and lead many people to Christ. We will forever hear her voice saying “God Bless.” Theresa was preceded in death by parents, Elias Mouton Sr. and Alphonsine Cola Mouton; two brothers Elias “Tboy” Mouton Jr. and John Mouton; four sisters Annie Lou Mouton, Mary Ann Mouton, Beatrice Shillow and Alma Mouton. She leave to cherish her memory children Annadean Mouton, Goldie Bibens (Charles), Goliath Yeggins, Mary Campbell, Delilah Yeggins-Banks (Rev. Willie Banks), Charlie Yeggins, David Yeggins and Cynthia Welch and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, family and friends. Rest Well Mamma. You will forever live in our hearts. ____ "Momma" Poem by Charlie Marie Momma I miss the things you use to do, You know like, Driving me places I needed to go, Going from Bingo to Bingo, Taking me out to eat, Tricking me to eat food that looked gross, Just so you wouldn’t smoke on the way home, Making sure you looked your best, After getting all dressed, When you got in the car, Windows had to stay closed, So your hair doo wouldn’t mess up, Putting the visor down to check to see if your lip stick was straight, To your Marilyn Monroe mole on your face, To your eyebrows looking great, When you smiled your gold tooth shined all over the place, Momma I miss the things you use to do, You being in the kitchen, Cooking up old Southern dinners, When the little princess in me should’ve been sneaking peeks, I was between my baby sister and me, Momma you did your best, Now take your rest, As you still blessing others, Even though I miss, I miss the things you use to do, I thank God, Letting you see me this far, Momma, I love you for who you are We will never let your memories go, For they will show through US Rest in Love Church Service for Theresa M. Yeggin will be at Crosspointe Baptist Church Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 11am Please send all flowers to Crosspointe Baptist Church. Address: 9810 NE 76th Street, Vancouver, WA 98662