Teresa Christine Payne, 72, died Jan. 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born to Dale and Barabara Lundeen on Oct. 8, 1952. She grew up in Burlington, with her three sisters, Linda, Melanie, and Julie. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1970.
Teresa was married from 1977 to 1994 in which she had two daughters Colette Payne (Ritter) and Genelle Payne. She was a public servant for more than 38 years for the State of Iowa and Section 8 housing from which she retired in 2017. She enjoyed being the activities director for the residents of Autumn Heights.
Teresa enjoyed gardening and was considered by her friends and family as “Master Gardener”. She loved listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her Father Dale Lundeen, Mother Barbara Lundeen, Step Father Bob Ensminger, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her sisters, Linda Junker (Roger), Melanie Leininger (Frank), Julie Richmond (Rob), her daughters Colette Ritter (Sean), their children Cole, Nash and Tate, Genelle Payne (Danielle Escobedo) and their daughter Sophia Payne, and cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of a memorial or flowers, the family requests you donate to the Des Moines County Humane Society.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.