Obituary

Mrs. Theresa Griffin Dunlap died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 9, 2015, in Plainview, Texas, at the age of 76. Theresa is survived by her husband Wendell, daughters LeAnn Loftus of Brackettville, Texas, and Keri McBride of San Jose, California; siblings Frank Griffin of Greenville, South Carolina, Wade Griffin of College Station, Texas, and Carolyn German of Charlottesville, Virginia; grandchildren Rachel, Daniel, Adrienne, Erica, Andrew and Thomas Loftus, and Ryan and Samantha McBride. Theresa was born on Dec. 11, 1938, in Slaton Texas, to Finas and Ethal Grace Griffin. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Home Economics and later earned a Master's Degree in Education. She married Oliver Wendell Dunlap, current mayor of Plainview, in 1961. After moving to Plainview in 1972, she began a career as an early childhood education teacher with MHMR and then Plainview Independent School District. Theresa was a member of the High Plains Genealogical Society, Whirlwind Sams RV Club and Plainview Retired Teachers Association. She served as librarian for College Heights Baptist Church because of her love of books. In addition, she loved researching her family's past. Her grandkids and others were blessed by her beautiful crocheted creations. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Bartley Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at College Heights Baptist Church. The Rev. Jason Smith will officiate, with Rev. Don Robertson assisting. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society , or the College Heights Baptist Church Library, 802 Quincy St., Plainview TX 79072. In addition, the family would like to thank Area Community Hospice for the tender-loving care they extended.