THERESA A. TOWNSEND

Theresa Ann Townsend, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at home in Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born in Ellinwood, Kansas on April 28, 1953, to Leo Michael Hines and Eleanor Catherine Hines (Hoffman).

Theresa is survived by her loving husband Eugene Townsend of Beaver City, Nebraska; daughters, Brandy Marie Shepard and husband Antonio of Belleville, Illinois, Joann Elizabeth Markle and husband Jeremy of Bossier City, Louisiana; grandchildren Kristina and spouse Timothy, Athena, Isabella, Rebecca, Jordan and Madison; great grandchildren, Maeson and Timothy; sisters Joyce Schulte and husband Joe, Paula Biles, and Kathy Hines; the extended Townsend and Vairy families, along with multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her father, Leo Michael Hines, mother, Eleanor Catherine Hines (Hoffman), and brother Daniel Michael Hines.

Viewing and visitation will be Monday, March 16, 2026, at Garey Funeral Home in Beaver City, Nebraska from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Garey Funeral Chapel in Arapahoe, Nebraska at 11 a.m. with Lona Grabenstein, officiating. Committal services will follow the funeral at Arapahoe Cemetery.

Garey Funeral Home of Beaver City, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and personal reflections may be left at gareyfuneralhome. com

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memorial of Theresa Townsend can be sent to The Senior Center in Beaver City, Nebraska, or the Humaine Society in Mc-Cook, Nebraska.