Teresa Bernice Hortman, 76, of Kingsland, GA passed away at her residence on May 20, 2023.

Teresa was born on February 23, 1947 in Portland, Maine to the late Thomas and Thelma Dykes Joyce. Teresa wore many hats and excelled in everything she set her mind to. First and most importantly she was a loving mother and a homemaker. She was also a librarian, school teacher and owned her own Interior decorating business for many years with her best friend, Kay. She was also the president of the Kingsland Women's Club and helped start Kingsland's first library. Her passions include painting, artwork, interior decorating, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She attended college at Mercer University and graduated with Honors from Georgia Southern University in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in Education. She will be most remembered for her insatiable laugh and kind loving heart. She was also a strong willed woman and never sugar coated anything.

Survivors are her loving husband of 54 years, Calvin Franklin Hortman of Kingsland, GA. Two sons, Chris Hortman (Jennifer) of Statesboro, GA, and Mike Hortman (Dawn) of Kingsland, GA. Two loving sisters, Janet Davidson (Paul) and Denise Barton (John) both of Macon, GA. Two loving brothers, Thomas Joyce (Julie) of Missoula, MT and Dennis Joyce (Donna) of Macon, GA. Five Grandchildren whom she loved and cherished dearly, Heather, Brooke, Brittany, Taylor, and Jake.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Joyce.

Expressions of Sympathy, love, and memories can be shared on the Allison Memorial Chapel website.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.