Teresa Knights Manuel

Teresa Knights Manuel age 60 of Alcoa, TN made her transition to eternity on Sunday September 5, 2021. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church Alcoa, TN.

She was a 1979 graduate of Alcoa High School, where she loved to play basketball. She was named All-District 1978-79, All District Tournament 1978-79, All Regional 1978-79, All County 1978-79. After high school, Teresa signed to play basketball at Hiwassee College in Madisonville, TN

Teresa retired from Kmart after 33 years of service. After working at Kmart, she provided exceptional service to many customers at Food City in Alcoa.

Teresa was preceded in death by mother, Annie V. Knights, father, Samuel Waters.

Survivors include husband of 38 years Steve Manuel, son, Steven Manuel; sister, Mary Wilson of Alcoa, TN sister-in-law Regina Manuel Knoxville, TN; brother-in-law Mark Manuel Knoxville, TN; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and many friends and extended family.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 14, 2021, from 12:30 – 1:00 pm with funeral service to follow at Foothills Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Maryville. The body may be viewed after noon on Monday September 13, 2021, at Foothills Funeral Home. Mask and social distancing are required. www.foothillsfh.com