Teresa Hodges

Teresa Hodges was born July 4, 1934, in Sewickley, PA, to the late Gennaro Trovato and Mary Vescio Trovato. She passed away at her residence July 27, 2024, in Independence, LA. Teresa was a great cook who always had something on the stove for anyone who stopped by. She also loved to shop. She is survived by her children, Richard Hodges (Laura), Pat Reitz, Kenneth Hodges (Karen), Tommy Hodges (Jenifer) and Michelle Cardenas (Alan); grandchildren, Michelle Shelton, Wendy Lea (Matthew), Vanessa Schwertz (Robert), Blake Hodges (Lauren), Shantel Williams (Tim), Rick Thomas (Cass), Kali Hodges, and Alex McSwain (Hailey); 16 great and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Teresa is preceded in death by her sister, Mary “May May” Trovato; brother, John Trovato, son in law, Rodger Reitz; grandson, Jonathan Thomas; and great granddaughter, Lacie Randall. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Robert Schwertz. Interment will follow in Bankston Cemetery. The family offers special thanks to her caregiver, Becky Pierre.