Theresa Clare Baatz

Obituary Theresa Clare Baatz, 90, of Havelock, passed away on December 5, 2020 at home due to complications brought on by COVID-19. Born June 26, 1930 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Theresa was one of nine children born to Stewart and Aracelia Smith. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McCotter Blvd. Baptist Church. She never graduated secondary school, instead amassing her wealth of knowledge from books and crossword puzzles, and the life experience of two marriages and raising nine children. She held a cavalier attitude toward money, making ends meet where she could in positions as varied as production sewer, short-order cook, bartender, and jewelry retail associate. She enjoyed writing poetry, sewing, and watching a good (or bad) true crime drama. She is survived by sisters Doris and Grace, daughters Peggy, Ruby, Bobbie, Ginger, and April, 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC. Services Gathering of Family and Friends Friday December 11, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM