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Maida Teresa Dunlap

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January 13, 1962 ~ August 15, 2025

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Maida Teresa Dunlap, 63, passed away on August 15, 2025, at the FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst, NC.

Teresa grew up in Robbins, NC, and settled nearby in Seagrove, NC. She loved her family with all her heart and would do anything for her two boys. Teresa was extremely kind and never met a stranger. She had the gift of comforting those around her and always made it a point to let everyone know that she loved them. Teresa enjoyed going to New York City in the summers, family cookouts, all of her pets, and playing pranks on family and friends. Teresa worked for over 27 years in the school system, with the majority of those years spent at Westmoore Elementary as a teacher’s assistant. She loved all the kids there and built lifelong friends that she deeply cherished. She was a devoted Christian and attended Elise Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. McDermott II and LeVanne Burns McDermott, as well as her brother, James B. McDermott III, and nephew, Jeremiah McDermott.

Teresa, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, is survived by her husband, Ricky Dunlap; her sons, Myles Dunlap (wife Laura and their son Ezra) and Trevor Dunlap. She is also survived by her nephew, James B. McDermott IV (wife Connie, daughters June and Alya), and her nieces, Jodi Parsons (husband Isaac, children Reid, Lance, and Vanna) and Megan Adams.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins. 

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to FirstHealth Hospice House, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or Elise Presbyterian Church.

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Visitation: August 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kennedy Funeral Home
241 N Middleton Street
Robbins, NC 27325
910-948-2221

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  2. I met Teresa at Westmoore Elementary over 20 years ago. I remember thinking then that she was the most beautiful young lady, as beautiful at heart as in outward appearance. She was full of mischief, always ready to help & loved her job, students & fellow workers. Even after discovering she had Parkinson’s, she worked so hard to overcome the symptoms and stay healthy for her family. She loved her devoted Ricky and Miles & Tyler were the light of her life. I am so grateful to have known Teresa! Family, you stood by her always. You are in my thoughts & prayers.🥰🙏🙏

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  3. Please accept my deepest sympathy….i just wanted you to know I’m thinking of the family, now more than ever….PRAYERS🙏🏻. TERESA was a dear sweet friend that I will truly miss!!! Love you all….GOD makes no mistake 🙏🏻

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  4. What a special lady Teresa was such a kind and loving person. Always a smile and a kind word for others it was a privilege to know her.

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  5. Ricky and family we’re so sorry to hear about the passing of Teresa. She was a wonderful sweet lady. She was a kind and compassionate assistant teacher. I know Madison thought alot of her. I know yall will miss her terribly. I pray that God will give you the strength and peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time.

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  6. Teresa was a sweet lady. I enjoyed talking to her. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. Love,
    Pat & Misty Clark
    Psalms 116:15

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  7. Ricky and family. May God Bless each of you during this time. Teresa was a sweet lady and friend and never met a stranger. She had a big heart and loved just as big. She will be missed, but she is reunited with her loved ones and met her Savior. Love to all, Brenda Garner Cassady

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  8. I’m so shocked to hear the sad news about Teresa passing away. She was a lifetime friend and was very special to me. I extend my prayers and deepest condolences to her family at this time.

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  9. One of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever known. Praying for peace and comfort for all of the family.

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  10. Deepest sympathy to the family she was a sweet person we went to high school together hadn’t seen her in years ! Praying for you all !

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  11. Ricky and family- I’m so sorry to hear about Teresa’s passing. She was always a beautiful passionate woman. She will be missed greatly. Sending you all much love and prayers

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  12. My deepest sympathy for her family.Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Always expressing concern for others.

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  14. Ricky, ROSE and I are so sorry to get this news. Our prayers will continue to be with you and your family. We will forever be blessed by having known Teresa. Take care and we love you folks.

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  15. Ricky and family we are so sorry for your loss Teresa was one of the sweetest people I ever met I enjoyed our times together she always cracked me up with her jokes she will surely be missed praying for you and the boys may the Lord give you strength during this time ….Tony and Cathy McNeill

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  16. With Heart-Felt Sympathy, Love and Prayers ❤️🙏. Ricky, Teresa, Miles, Laura, Little Ezra James, and Trevor; such a huge part of our church family. Heaven has gained a special angel. Teresa was one of the kindest and most compassionate ladies ever. When our church had any activity,she would be right there helping in the kitchen. We will sorely miss her the rest of our earthly days. We love you all dearly. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”

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  17. Teresa, my sweet friend. My heart is flooding with such special memories of us. Even though you are no longer here, you will always live in my heart as my friend! I love you!
    Ricky and family, I’m so sorry Teresa is no longer with us. I know your hearts are broken. We will all miss her so much.
    Love, Sherrie Beck Flinchum

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  18. I have known Teresa since she was in the fifth grade at Elise, having worked with her mother for seventeen years at the Town of Robbins City Hall. She became a part of my family having seen her practically everyday. From the time she was a child to becoming an adult, she always had that beautiful smile and personality, always willing to do what she could to help someone. As we went out our separate ways, she never failed to speak when she saw me. Several months ago when I saw her at the Chicken Hut, she wanted me to come and sit with her. We had a good conversation and the last thing she said to me was that she was going to be a grandma and that she loved me. She loved her family dearly.

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  19. I just can’t wrap my head around this heartbreaking news. Teresa was just the best, an angel on earth. Prayers for the family ❤️

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  20. Ricky, Myles,Trevor and family,
    Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Teresa . Such a kind, friendly lady with a great love of people and a great sense of humor. All who knew her loved her as did the many children she impacted. Totally devoted to her family and an encourager to all she met. She will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams

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  21. Beautiful, and so sweet inside and out. You have Angel wings now💞💞💞💞💞prayers for the family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  22. Teresa was beautiful inside and out. Prayers for her family and friends. May God give you all peace and comfort at this time.

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  23. Ricky, Myles,Trevor and family,
    Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Teresa. She was such a kind,loving lady with a great love for people and a special sense of humor that warmed the hearts of all who knew her. She was totally devoted to family. Teresa loved the Lord and shared that faith often. Heaven has gained a faithful soul. We are blessed for having known Teresa. May God cradle you all in His loving arms now in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams

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  26. So sorry to hear about Teresa. So many great memories from school. Such a beautiful person inside and out. Prayers and condolences for the family.

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  27. So very sorry for your loss. Teresa was a beautiful precious lady! May God give you Peace, Comfort and Strength!

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  28. Prayers and condolences for the sorry for your loss. Teresa has a great personality and a sweet lady God Bless to all of the Family at this time of sorrow.
    Love and Prayers,
    Crystal, Bunnie Garner, Terrea and Darrell Phillips

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  29. My condolences to all of the family. Teresa was a kind, friendly, beautiful lady and a wonderful classmate! She was humble & quiet with a beautiful smile. I imagine she is rejoicing right now! I will always remember Teresa as my friend, my classmate & our Homecoming Queen! Gone for now, but not forgotten – NMHS Class of 80’
    1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18

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  30. I am deeply saddened to hear of Teresa’s passing. She has not only been a wonderful neighbor but also a kind presence in our community. Her warmth, generosity, and friendly spirit will truly be missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family during this difficult time—may you find comfort in the many lives she touched.

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  31. Ricky and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time

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  32. Ricky and family so sorry for your loss, Teresa was kind and gentle soul who love everyone so much. Prays and hugs for all

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  33. Ricky, Myles, Trevor, and all family,
    What a loss to the earthly world. Teresa was so kind, so upbeat, and so interested in everything — giving the love she had to all her family and to anyone who came in contact with her. I will remember her smile and her laugh forever. I was glad to have seen her not too long ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
    Mary Farrell

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  34. To Ricky, Myles, & Trevor… My condolences to you and thank you for sharing Teresa with the Westmoore Family. I was one of Teresa’s Co-Worker’s. When I met Teresa it was like we had know each other for a long time. She was always one of the most caring people that I have known. If she could help you in any way she would do just that. The men in her life were her jewels and I enjoyed so much hearing the stories about Myles & Trevor. I loved to hear about her trips to New York and she would come back with some hilarious stories that made you feel like you were right with her, and she would always say you ought to come and go with me. I wish that I could have made that trip. Her sense of humor was spot-on… and I was one of those people that fell into her trap each time because everything she said was so believable. I did not get a chance to see her while she was on her journey, but I would always ask Rhonda about her. I know that you will miss her dearly, but she is now sitting at the feet of Jesus with no pain, and no suffering.

    I will keep you in prayer and know that only time can heal the sorrow that the passing of a loved one leaves with us. Blessings to you and your family.

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  35. Sissy was such a sweet loving woman! Out of her and Big Jim she must have gotten all the love and kindness. It’s hard to believe they are both in Heaven and Joan, Jeremiah and Granny Van too!! I know that you guys are having a reunion of hugs and love! I am so sorry for her husband and kiddos, who are grown kiddos now. Praying for strength for you guys! Just remember you will always have your mama watching over!

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  36. Teresa was a classmate of mine from the 1980 graduating class at NMHS and our Homecoming Queen. Such a beautiful person inside and out. Always a sweet and kind person. Prayers for her family!! Hold on to all your beautiful memories!!
    Jane Carlyle Cole

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  37. Love And prayers for your family she will be missed by all may God be with you and your family. Love Jamal and Tara Troublefield

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