Theresa R. Fulginiti McCord (devoted and beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother) of Willow Street went home to be with her Lord and husband on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County surrounded by her loving family after complications from surgery on January 20, 2010.

Born on May 11, 1929 in Lancaster, PA, Theresa was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Fulginiti) Fulginiti and the widow of William T. McCord who died in 2006.

Theresa attended Lancaster Catholic High School and was a homemaker for many years. After raising her family, she attended Empire Beauty School. Always determined and never afraid to try something new and work hard, she owned and operated a small family restaurant for a few years and eventually opened a Beauty Salon in her home. She also worked part-time as a waitress at Willow Valley and The King Douglas and also worked part-time at Dagen's Store and Darrenkamp's Market in Willow Street.

Theresa's interests included cooking, baking, oil painting and gardening although her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She was known for extending her warm hospitality to anyone who entered her home.

A faithful member and servant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lancaster for 80 years, Theresa was also a former member of The Marygolds of St. Mary's, Willow Street Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the Seniors group at St. Joseph's, the Susquehanna Valley Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and attended West Willow Senior meetings.

Theresa is survived by her six children: Elizabeth J. "Betty Jo", wife of Dennis M. Grimm of Lancaster; Rose Mary "Rosie", wife of Ian A. Nightingale of Lancaster; Mary Ann, wife of James R. Brown of Phoenix, AZ; Theresa "Tina", wife of David H. Byler of Lampeter; William T. McCord, Jr., husband of Carla (Rhoads) of Willow Street; Joseph N. McCord, husband of Ruth Ann (Bitts) of Lancaster; thirteen grandchildren: Mark Grimm (husband of Barb Schlegelmilch) and Melissa Grimm; Anne Marie (Nightingale) wife of Tony Duprey, Patrick Nightingale (husband of Kimberly Ferrick), Captain Philip Nightingale and Valerie Nightingale; Danielle and James Brown; Joel Byler (husband of Leslie Goodhart), Krista Byler Coble companion of Barry Devonshire; Jaime (McCord) wife of Peter Kapur, Derek McCord (husband of Robyn Selvidge) and Nicole McCord. Also surviving are 10 great grandchildren: Georgia Grimm; Dylan, Camryn and Gracyn Byler; Cecelia and Sophia Nightingale; Samuel Duprey; Jadyn Coble and Patton Devonshire and Landen McCord. In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was preceded in death by a sister Marion A. Fulginiti.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Leo Goodman as Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary's Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster 17602. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.