Theresa M. Amaro was born on September 17, 1980 to her parents Karrie Smith and Cheree Amaro. Theresa was endearingly called "Teeny Winnie by her family and known by friends as Aisha.

Theresa grew up in North Philadelphia, PA and educated in the public school system where she attended elementary school at Leslie Pinkney Hill School and Strawberry Mansion Middle Senior Hgh School. Theresa later received recognition for completing Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Carpentry Fellowship Program.

Theresa had the biggest smile and would melt when you gave her a hug. She loved her family and you felt it. She was a loving mother of four, a daughter, a sister and grandmother.

Her laughter was contagious. Left to cherish her sweet memories are her four sons Karrie, Kareem, Freddie, Tyron. Daughter in law Biyhia four grandchildren Armani, Arie ,Knowledge and DasiaMya. Her mother Cheree Step-father Ralph, Grandmother Ruth, Uncle June. Four Aunts Arcadia, Linda, Terri and Thea. Four sisters '"Lil" Codia, LiLi, Feb, Nina. Five brothers Craig, Ralph, HIllieo, Freddie and Stan.