Theresa was the second daughter born to William Joseph and Marie Kraemer Meier.
A lifelong resident of Salem, she attended St. Joseph Catholic and Sacred Heart schools.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Roy H. Connelly, sisters Elizabeth Baker and Dorothy Dahlstrom of Portland.
She loved her children Kathy (Locke), Bill, Bob and Tim, her 7 wonderful grandchildren and her 7 great grandchildren.
Theresa loved life, family, flowers and happiness.
She will be so missed by all who knew her.
Our family wishes to thank the managers and staff of Caring Homes Plaza and special thanks to Willamette Valley Hospice for all the kindness and compassion that they have given her during the long illness she battled so graciously.