Mrs. Theresa Muse Waxter passed away on May 4, 2017, at the age of 65 at Ochsner Northshore in Slidell.

She is preceded in death by her father, Quinton Muse Jr.; and two grandchildren, Sanika Walker and Shaelyn Muse.

Theresa leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Charles L. Muse from California and Ronald S. Muse from Texas; her mother, Ruth Muse of Bogalusa; stepfather, Willie Short of Bogalusa; 12 grandchildren, Charlynn N. Walker (Dominic), Charles (LaToria) Walker, Carlos D. Walker, Corey Walker, Rhonda Brown, Kiria Brown, all of Bogalusa, MyKaria Hogan and Je’Mya Muse, both of Bryan, Texas, Cortlyn Muse and Shelton Muse, Serena Muse, Brittany Russell, all of California; 12 great-grandchildren, Mekhi Walker, Dominic Duncan, Meaghan Walker, Rhaegan Walker, Jaquinton Walker, Jabari Walker, Arriyana Brown, all of Bogalusa, Perion Steele, Lainei Jones, all of Texas, Issac Sanford, Briana Sanford, Marcus Carter, all of California; two stepbrothers, Quinton James of Angie, and Paul Johnson of Bogalusa; three stepsisters, Denise James of Angie, Vickey Johnson of Baton Rouge, and Valer Johnson of Bogalusa; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Sweet Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James Magee, pastor, officiating.

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.