Funeral Mass for Theresa "Resa" Margaret Raign

Theresa "Resa" Margaret Raign

March 31, 1963 - January 10, 2021

Theresa "Resa" Margaret Raign was born March 31,1963. Yes, you read that right and it makes her 57. I am not sure she would have wanted me to publish that, but now you know (don’t tell her). She was the daughter of Lt Col Phillip Raign USAF and Stephanie Raign born in Suffolk County, England (but she was the all-American girl!).

At the age of 6 months, Resa returned to the States on the ocean liner S.S. United States arriving in New York, cruising past the Statue of Liberty and greeting her grandparents. As an Air Force Brat (she was a brat in more ways than one), changing schools, meeting new friends and sharing new experiences taught her to be her vibrant, strong willed and independent self.

Now the good stuff. Resa was a woman of many talents (we can’t say all of them here), but just to name a few she loved adventure whether it was scuba diving, backpacking or rock-climbing. She was a passionate crafter, she could craft anything out of duct tape and twine. Throw in a paper clip and you have a masterpiece. She was an avid sewer too – she never met a sewing machine she couldn't master.

Resa loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved, I mean LOVED to laugh and have a good time. She loved and cherished her daughter Riley (that’s me)! She loved her dogs (but they can’t type) - nothing came between Resa, Riley, Sophie and Marley.. and if you tried.. well I don't know anyone who tried. She loved and respected her parents for always teaching her to be her best self! She loved her friends whether they were new friends or old (especially if they were older than her). Once you got into Resa's heart you were there forever. Resa always said laughter is the best medicine, unless you have cancer where chemo seems to be more effective.

Now the sad part. Resa left us after a long hard fight with cancer. Her mind was still racing but her body just couldn't keep up. She offered this world so much and was taken way too soon. We know that Resa will always be with us in spirit and she leaves a huge hole that will never be filled. We will do our best to live up to the standard she set - living life to the fullest. Thank you Resa - for everything. We love you long time.

Resa, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her daughter Riley, her father Phillip, her brothers Michael, Jerry (Kathy) and Donald Raign as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dogs.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75023.  The service will be Live Streamed.

The family request for all who attend please wear bright colors to honor Resa.

Send flowers or if you prefer make a donation to the Street Dog Project of Dallas OR adopt a dog while you are at it (Any of these would make Resa smile).   https://www.thestreetdogproject.org/donate

               To view the Live Stream visit https://youtu.be/is67mWeX6Zs