Teresa Ann Ely Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Teresa Ann Ely (Swainsboro, Georgia). Teresa Ann, born on September 22, 1961, passed away on September 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Felton Doyle Colter and Alma M. Williams King. She is survived by: her husband Larry Ely of Dellwood; her children, James Ely (Jennifer) of Swainsboro, B. J, Chace Scarboro (Jill) of Adrian and Jessica Johnson (Asa) of Twin City; and her siblings, Terrel Colter (Jodi) of Norristown, Jamie Colter of Meeks, Arthur Copeland of Adrian and Lamanda Hendrix of Dellwood. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapman Funeral Home (427 N Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM at the Eastbrook Cemetery (1082 US-80, Swainsboro, GA 30401).
In lieu of flower, the family request donations be made to Gideon International at PO Box 365, Swainsboro, GA 30401.
