Mrs. Teresa Brady Kesterson, age 62, of Hartwell, GA, formerly of Toccoa, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Born February 27, 1964 in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of Joyce Shockley Brady and the late Ralton Jones Brady.

Mrs. Kesterson retired from Stephens County School System, where she taught school for twenty years. She graduated from Berry College, and received her Master’s degree from Piedmont University. She was of the Baptist faith.

Family members include her mother, Joyce Shockley Brady; daughters, Allison Dansby, Courtney Dansby and Lauren Kesterson; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Dansby, Cooper Dansby, Matthew Henderson and Colton Frankum; and brothers, Kip Brady (Tina) and Kent Brady.

Mrs. Kesterson’s wishes were to be cremated. The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Teresa Brady Kesterson.