Teresa Ritter Hall, age 56, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC.

Memorial Service will be 2:30 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Pleasant View Friends Church, where she was a member, with the Reverend Jacelyn Jones officiating.

Teresa was a native of Moore County and a graduate of Gardner Webb College with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. She was a Sergeant at Southern Correctional Center, a Probation Officer for the North Carolina Department of Correction and then served as the Department Chair in the Public Services and Criminal Justice Program at Sandhills Community College. She influenced the lives of many people as they considered and prepared for a career in Law Enforcement. Many of her students are serving across North Carolina communities today. Teresa enjoyed being outdoors and flower gardening. She was known for her positive, upbeat and enthusiastic attitude. Teresa put others first; she was humble and selfless. Time spent with her family and friends brought joy to her heart, especially time with her granddaughter, Katelynn. Teresa was a daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Annie Lee Moore Ritter.

Teresa is survived by son: Bill Garner; granddaughter: Katelynn; special daughter: Jade Barth; mother: Annie Ritter; sister: Margaret Walsh; brother: Wesley Ritter and wife Debra; a host of students and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, NC.

Memorials maybe made to: Pleasant View Friends Church, 1071 Talc Mine Road, Robbins, NC 27325 and Breast Cancer Research, Dept 41831, P O Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265

Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hall Family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com