Teresa Lynn Woodall (née Topping) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 17, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1961, and spent her life in the Huntington area. A graduate of Barboursville High School, Teresa built a life rooted in devotion to her family, deep compassion, and boundless generosity. She worked for over 17 years at Crossroads United Methodist Church Day Care, where she found great joy in caring for babies and children and made a lasting impact on countless young lives.
Teresa is survived by her husband of 39 years, Glen Woodall; her mother, Frances Clagg; and her children, Amanda Crowder, Chris Cruickshank (Ashley), Austin Woodall (Brandy), Jon Cruickshank (Kellee), and J.D. Conard. She also leaves behind her siblings, Allison See (Stormy), Jamie Clagg (Trudy), Christy Holley (Scottie), and Dee Sargent (Todd); her sisters in law, Tammy Woodall, Robin Woodall, Annette Tooley, and Mary Topping; and nieces and nephews, Todd Woodall, Kenny Paul Woodall, Casey Woodall, Jason Arthur, Angie Gregory, Michael Topping, Jessie Tooley, and Chase Topping.
Additionally, she leaves a large and loving legacy of grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she adored: Savannah Ringenberg (Jess), Michaelee Crowder, Bert Crowder, Kaleigh Cruickshank Sowards, Jessie Crowder, Carrson Cruickshank, Kaylin Merritt, Alec Menslage, Nolan Conard, Kali Esque, Rylah Woodall, Brantley Esque, and Waylon Woodall.
She is preceded in death by her father, Terry “Michael” Topping; her stepfather, Paul Clagg, Jr.; her stepmother, Margaret Topping; and her brother, William “Bill” Topping.
Teresa was strong, independent, intelligent, curious, and kind. She opened her home to everyone, greeting both friends and strangers with warmth, questions, and a genuine interest that instantly made people feel seen and welcome. She was the heart of her family—the steady presence who showed up without hesitation. Whether cheering from the sidelines, offering a place to stay, or giving a pep talk, she was always there.
As fiercely as she loved, she will be missed.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will follow in Greenbottom Memorial Park, Lesage. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
