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THERESA PEMBROKE LENEAU, the only daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Pembroke, was born on November 2, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 18, 2021, ending her 2-year Glioblastoma Multiforme cancer journey. She departed this life in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Theresa made her commitment to Christ as a young woman and received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Later as a young woman, she was a faithful and giving member of New Psalmist Baptist Church under Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland. Theresa received her education within the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Northwestern High School in June 1971. She went on to attend Morgan State College and received a Bachelor of Science in May 1975. While a student in college she met the love of her life, Bernard Leneau, also a student at Morgan State. Theresa and Bernard were united in marriage during a beautiful wedding ceremony on October 30, 1976, surrounded by family and friends. She was blessed to have shared forty-five years with her kind and loving husband. From their amazing union, they were blessed with two wonderful children, Jason and Brooke. Her primary and most rewarding role in life was that of a loving wife and mother. Theresa was an innovative, high performing professional with an extensive background in the Federal Government. She worked for the United States Postal Service (USPS) for over 30 years excelling in many leadership positions inclusive of Training Development Specialist, Affirmative Action EEO/Program Coordinator and Diversity Development Specialist where she coordinated, evaluated and contributed to the development of comprehensive executive and management level leadership and diversity training programs. She also worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a leader on the Leadership Development and Change Management Team until her retirement with the federal government in 2013. She enjoyed her full-time employment where she formed many long lasting friendships. Theresa sustained many long and loving friendships especially with her two best friends for over 58 years, Shellae Blackwell and Teresa Holland. In addition, she maintained friendships with a host of kind, devoted, beautiful, educated and talented women. The many calls, visits, cards, expressions of love and understanding she received from her friends made her illness bearable when she was no longer able to participate in the many activities she loved. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Theresa loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. She especially enjoyed traveling, shopping, sending greeting cards, dining at new restaurants, decorating her beautiful home and entertaining for the holidays. She also took pleasure in cheering on the Ravens football team, watching movies, the Young and The Restless and The Bold and The Beautiful. Her ultimate joy was loving on her five extraordinary and beautiful grandchildren. She was always there to care for and watch over them, instilling within them the values she held dear to her heart. Additionally, she was never too busy or tired to prepare food, help a friend or neighbor in their time of need or sorrow. Theresa was President of her community homeowners association and did all she could to ensure the neighborhood was a loving and safe environment for everyone. Theresa was well known in the Baltimore-Washington area for her wit, humor, warm heart, gracious hospitality, generosity, love of food and her loving and giving ways. Even now, she continues to give and help others as her remains were donated to the Anatomy Gift Registry (AGR) for the advancement of medical training, disease diagnosis and treatments. She leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Bernice Pembroke, two brothers, Edward III and Darryl and brother-in-law Marvin Leneau. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, devoted godmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. She leaves to cherish great memories and carry on her legacy: her beloved husband, Bernard Leneau; two children, Jason Leneau (Jamie) and Brooke Stanislaus (Tyson); grandchildren, Brooklyn Stanislaus, Isaiah Leneau, Elle Stanislaus, Dominic Leneau and Kameron Stanislaus; devoted brother, Ronald Pembroke (Audrey); sisters-in-law, Ronalda Leneau and Annette Porter; brother-in-law, Roderick Leneau (Heidi); nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins whom she loved dearly, along with a host of other loving relatives and devoted friends. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation to the National Brain Tumor Society or the American Cancer Society; We request the donation be made in honor of our beloved - Theresa P Leneau. https://braintumor.org/ https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/memorial-giving.html

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Theresa Leneau

November 2, 1952 - November 18, 2021