Theresa Riley-Keller was born July 8, 1941 in New Orleans, LA. to the union of the late Milton Riley Sr. and the late Frances Brackens-Bates. On Sunday, January 4, 2026, God called Theresa's name. Theresa answered the call and entered into eternal rest.

Theresa accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. Theresa loved fishing and drinking her Pepsi's. Wilbert Jones would come get her and take her to Ponchatoula, LA. to go fishing in his backyard where they have fish offs. Their nicknames for each other would be Mr. Chomp and Mrs.Roockie.

Theresa was a retired Ward Clerk.

Theresa Leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memories; her husband Henry Keller; 2 daughters Lisa Johnson and Sheila Parker; 2 sons Thomas Johnson Jr. and Kenneth
(Tiffany) Johnson; 1 sister Lois Johnson; 1 brother Lionel Riley; 12 grand kids Marquita Davis, India (Wylanda) Hamilton, Brittany (Tyron) Roberson, Kayla Johnson, Heavenly Parker, Dwight McCastle, Willie Wells, Alvin Davis Sr., Laquincy Johnson, Kenneth Johnson Jr., Craig Johnson, Deon Wells; 28 great grand kids; 1 great great grandson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; 1 daughter Mona McCastle ; 2 grandsons Anthony Davis and Lashawn Wells; 1 great grandson JoRel Davis; 5 brothers Milton, Hilton, Wilton, Wilson and James Riley; 1 sister Loretha Wright (Dena) and 1 son-n-law Craig Parker.