Teresa Danielle Peterson

Teresa Danielle Peterson was born on June 11, 1981, to Mr. Ronnie L. Peterson and Ms. Otelia A. Peterson. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the age of forty-five.

Teresa grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina and attended schools within the local school district. During her years of grade school, Teresa attended Sylvandale Elementary. After completion, she matriculated her studies and later attended Jasper Career Education Center in Beaufort, South Carolina. Teresa was a proud 1999 graduate of Battle Creek High School where she earned her high school diploma. Teresa later attended and graduated from the Nurses’ Assistant Training School (NATS, Inc.) in 2011 where she earned her nursing assistant certification. Teresa was happily employed with Wal-Mart Marketplace until her untimely transition from earth to heaven.

Teresa was a loving mother, life spouse, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Teresa leaves to cherish her memories, her life spouse, Mr. McKinsley Ruffin Sr., of Nashville, TN; two sons, ZaCorion Ruffin and Coreas Ruffin, both of Nashville, TN; two step-daughters, Sha’Cori Ruffin of Carterville, GA, and Madison Ruffin of Nashville, TN; two stepsons, McKinsley Ruffin, Jr. and Mykell Ruffin both of Nashville, TN. Teresa further leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, Mr. Ronnie L. Peterson of Virginia and Ms. Otelia A. Peterson of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Antwon Evans of Virginia and one sister, Lisa Antley of Clarksville, TN; her four nieces: Novia Chester, Nadia Chester, Ashely Thomas and Mikelle Darden; two nephews: Michael Darden and Jeffrey Darden and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends.