TERESSA DEONE FRIEND-MIDDLETON

Divinity Mortuary, with hearts joined alongside the Middleton, Clark, Friend and Brown family announces the passing of Teressa Deone Friend-Middleton, 56, of Columbia, SC (formerly of St. Stephen, SC) who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. 

Deone leaves to cherish her memories her loving children; Shekera Porchia, Terique Porchia; (1) grand, August Casselle; fathers who reared her; Isaac Bembow, George Jenkins; loving siblings; Melischia Takeall, Elder Darlene (Bishop Torrest) Richardson, Jamine Brockington, Alexis (Terrance) Smalls, Wesley Friend, Joshua Friend, Jeffery (Patrice) Jenkins, Keith (Dr. Katherine) Jenkins, Sharone Robinson, Alexander Jenkins, Joe (Melody) Mcffan and a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Deone was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Clark, Raleigh Friend, grandparents; the late Robert and Inetha Brown Clark and the late Westley and Sarah Bell Friend.

The Celebration for Life Service for Teressa Deone Friend-Middleton will not be live streamed.

The Middleton, Friend, Clark and Brown family thank you for your prayers, calls and all that you have done during this difficult time, continue to keep Deone’s children, grand, siblings and family in your thoughts and prayers.