Theresa "Tulu" Peal Ballard

The Peal family announce the passing of our beloved Theresa “Tulu” Peal Ballard on 10/11/21 at The University of Minnesota Hospital after a short period of illness.  Theresa “Tulu” Peal Ballard was born in Millsburg, Liberia on March 28th 1950; to the union of Milton Gabriel Peal and Jessina Daqua Peal.

Theresa left Liberia for the United States in 1978, spending the majority of her 40+ years in Minnesota.  After retiring in 2007, she was fortunate to turn a pastime recreation into an enjoyable career of clothing design. She really enjoyed this endeavor and was able to put all of her love, passion and attention into clothing design.

Theresa was a loving mother, doting grandmother, a caring and reliable sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Theresa loved music, dancing, and hosting her family and friends.  Theresa leaves to treasure her memories, her children; Joseph “Popaee” Tubman (Predeacesed); Ophouse Thurston Randall and Nikita R Dennis, five sisters Muriel, Elnora, Maria, Ovetta and Lena; five brothers Henrique, Samuel, Gabriel, Milton and Reginald Peal, beloved aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, grandkids and close friends (including T Girls).  

May her soul rest in eternal peace and life perpetual shine on her.

Memorial Service:
Saturday, October 30, 2021 10am-1pm
Lutheran Church of The Master
1200 69th Avenue N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Family Contact:
Elnora D. Peal 763-234-7174
Lena Peal 763-227-9686
Estelle Marshall 571-484-8668