Theresa Collins Williams embodies the spirit of service and compassion. She also places great importance on preserving and celebrating African American cultural heritage. For 20 years, she has been chair of Blue Run Baptist Church’s Black History Month Program, an educational and celebratory event highlighting the history and talents of church members and guests. She brings history to life, ensuring the younger generation understands and appreciates their roots. At Blue Run Baptist, Theresa is also a deaconess, treasurer, and choir member.
She always makes time for her family, sharing Sunday dinners filled with laughter and stories from the past. Her home is a testament to her love for history, adorned with photographs and memorabilia that tell the rich story of her life and the lives she has touched. She often says that her greatest achievement is the love and respect she receives from her community, which she holds dear to her heart.
After graduating from George Washington Carver Regional High School, Theresa worked for Marion duPont Scott at Montpelier, conveniently located next door to Jacksontown, her lifelong community. From Montpelier, she joined American Woodmark where she worked for 32 years before retiring.
Theresa remains hopeful for the future, believing in the power of kindness and dedication to making the world a better place. Her life is a testament to the difference one individual can make, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps and continue the legacy of service and compassion.