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LAKE LINDEN -- Theresa Sharon Haralson, 80, of Lake Linden, passed away on August 23, 2024 at Aspirus-Keweenaw Hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Houghton on March 21, 1944, to Alfred and Annabelle (Fountaine) Kitchen.
Theresa worked as a babysitter, waitress and cook before marrying the love of her life, Clayton Kenneth Haralson on September 10, 1960. She later worked for Community Action Food Service. She was well-known for her decorated cakes including wedding cakes. She enjoyed Bingo and family, as well as knitting and sewing. She was a wonderful cook, baker, homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who was very generous with her time and loved and was well loved in return.
She was a member of the Lake Linden United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, 4 sisters: Greta (Bill) Bingham, Janet (Lawrence) Peloso, Darlene (Daniel) Maki, Marie (Roy) Daley, 1 brother: Dennis Kitchen, in-laws: Clayton and Winifred Haralson, 1 son: David Haralson, 1 grandson: Jeffrey Chopp.
She is survived by: her husband; son Michael of Escanaba; daughter Tammy (Joseph) Chopp of Lake Linden and grandkids: Joseph, Stacy, Colton, Jared, Ethan, and David; son Brian (Robin) of Calumet and grandkids: Justin, Amber, Alecia, Damon, Aubriana, Danny, Alston, Rebecca, and Logan; great-grandkids: Jeremiah, Josiah, Emberlyn, Adalyn, Analeia, Aria, Julian, Isiah, and Ansley; sisters-in-law Diane Kitchen and Sharon (Paul) Monette; brothers-in-law Duane (Lynne) Haralson and Robert (Susan) Haralson; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and godsons.
As per the deceased wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at pearcefuneralhome.com.