In loving memory of

Teresa Ann Evans-Winfield
July 1, 1950 - January 18, 2022

Teresa Ann Evans-Winfield, 71, of Baxter, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bethany United Church of Christ, in Baxter, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Her memorial service will follow the visitation and begin at 3:00 p.m. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Collins will be held at a later date.
Teresa was born on July 1, 1950 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Earl and Darlene (Haley) Evans. She grew up in Collins where she graduated from Collins High School with the class of 1968. After school, she attended Northwest Missouri State until her senior year where she decided to follow her dream and traveled as a musician and singer. In December of 1978, she married Christopher Evans-Winfield and the couple moved to Seattle where they began raising their family together. In 1985 they moved to Collins and Teresa went to Iowa State University where she earned her teaching degree. She began working for Baxter School District in 1995, then taught at Collins-Maxwell until 2001, North Polk until 2007, and Harlan Community Schools until her retirement in 2013. In retirement Teresa enjoyed being a substitute teacher at Baxter Schools. She attended Bethany United Church of Christ where she played the piano.
Teresa had a great love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She also loved music, singing, redecorating her house, painting, anything purple, baking, cooking, family dinners, gardening, yard work, and making Tic Tok's with Brianna.
Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband Chris Evans-Winfield of Baxter, IA; children Robin (Helen) Winfield of London, England, Teresa (Juan Luis) Winfield of Seattle, WA, Ian Winfield of Baxter, IA, and Paddy (Katina) Evans of Newton, Iowa; mother Darlene Evans of Ankeny, IA; grandchildren Brianna, Emily, Drea, Bella, and Aria; siblings John (Peg) Evans of Collins, IA and Barry (Sue) Evans of Alleman, IA; 9 nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
She was preceded in death by her dad, brothers David and Chuck Evans.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with the care of Teresa and her family.

Tributes

Ira United Church wrote on Jan 28, 2022:

"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Teresa Evans-Winfield."

Pat Petersen wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"I am so sorry to hear of Terri?s passing. I taught music at Colo-Nesco, and have many fond and fun memories of working with her. She?ll be singing in the Heavenly choir, and won?t all those angels have fun! Thanks for the memories, Terri!"

Bill Hamilton Jr and Pam Hamilton wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"Prayers, Condolences and sincere sympathy for "Trix" and family."

Bill Hamilton Jr and Pam Hamilton wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"Prayers, Condolences and sincere sympathy for "Trix" and family."

Linda Larson wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"Sincere sympathy to the entire family as you mourn her loss! I was Food Service Director at North Polk during her time there, and she was truly a joy to be around!! EW?s musical talents were awesome, and her wonderful smile brightened everyone?s days! She will be missed by all who knew her. "

Wendy Kurtz wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"Even though we are too far to be there with you at this time of sorrow know that we pray for you and your family. May the love of your family and friends support you now and always..."

Jim & Deb Gauch wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"Our sincere sympathy to Trixie and her family. God keep her in his arms. Jim & Deb Gauch"