Teresa Ballentine Regan was given the gift of life on October 29, 1952, by her parents, Henry and Cora Belle Ballentine. Her work here is done. She received a call, so to speak.  A call that she couldn't refuse. With this call came a huge sign on bonus, a reunion with her son, her twin brother, and many other family and friends she hasn't seen in a long time. This call gives 100% job security. This new adventure takes her to a wonderful place where she will be planting flowers, listening to music, maybe even having a snowball or two. Love and laughter are guaranteed.

Teresa and her husband, Aubrey, owned and operated Regan Candy Co. for 30 years. They were also in the snowball business for 23 years. Teresa was known as "the snowball lady" or Mrs. Teresa by her customers. If you had the honor of working for her, she worked you hard, but she loved you just as hard. She found joy in bringing smiles to the faces to each of her customers, young and old alike, in the Magnolia community.

We will remember her for her smile, her love for the Lord, her love for her family and friends, and her love for life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Bryant Aubrey Regan, Jr.; her twin brother, Henry Taylor Ballentine, Jr.; one sister, Edna Sue McCaslin and mother and father-in-law, Bryant and Winnie Regan.

She is survived by her husband of 30 days shy of 50 years, Aubrey; one daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jamie Fortinberry; one granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Renee Fortinberry and Adilynne Fagan; one sister, Winonda B. Carona; one brother, Jimmy Ballentine of Kenton, TN; six brothers-in-law, Roy Regan (Annie), David Regan (Mary), Bill Regan (Donna), Bobby Regan (Sue), Jimmy Dale Regan (Patricia), and Melvin Dunaway; three sisters-in-law, Peggy Whitlow, Louise Nickles (Jerry) and Sue Kyzar (Alcus), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Roy Regan, David Regan, Jerry Nickles, Lloyd Simmons, David Carona and Carson Simmons.

Family would like to thank Compassus Hospice staff for their loving services provided to Teresa and her family over the past 9 months. Donations may be made to Compassus Hospice in her name in lieu of flowers.

A private celebration of life with the family will take place at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS on July 12, 2020, at 3 PM with Bro. Billy Joe Deer officiating. Burial to follow at Pike Memorial Gardens in McComb at 4 PM. All family and loved ones are welcome at the graveside service. Please keep in mind your own health status with the current COVID-19 situation. The family completely understands if you are unable to make it to the graveside.