Teresa Lee (Woolson) Muthumbi

Sep 5, 1976 – July 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness and in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Teresa Lee (Woolson) Muthumbi, 48, of Baldwinsville, New York who passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

She was born in Fairfax, Virginia to David and Karol Woolson. Teresa received her bachelor’s degree from Liberty University. She was a self-employed artisan at Teresa Muthumbi Designs. Teresa loved Art, Interior Design and enjoyed traveling.

She was predeceased by her father, David G. Woolson, her In-Laws Philip Gichuhi Muthumbi and Annah Wanjiku Gichuhi. Her Brother-in-Law Dominic Michael Muthumbi also predeceased her.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Mark Mwendia Muthumbi of Syracuse, NY; her son, Bryce Gikiri Muthumbi; her mother, Karol Woolson and her sibling, Debra (Bill) Trask.

She was beloved Daughter-in-Law of Mrs. Grace Wambui Muthumbi of Marmanet, Laikipia, and dearly loved Sister-in-Law of Dr. Jane Muthumbi, Mary Wagaki Muthumbi, Agnes Kagure Muthumbi, Robert (Bob) Mutahi Muthumbi & Rene Yeboah Muthumbi.

She was a doting aunty of Gerard Gikiri, Bernadette Wanjiku (Ciku) Ndirangu, Mineh Githinji, Gordon Kweku, Anthony Ndirangu, Maria-Graciella Wambui Ndirangu, and Olivia-Jane Wambui Muthumbi.

Teresa was greatly loved by the entire Muthumbi family, amongst many other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends will meet for prayers at the All Saints Cathedral on Thursday 24th, and Friday 25th of July 2025 between 5:30pm – 8:00pm.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 9:30 am – 11:15 am (which will be 4:30pm — 6:15pm Kenyan time), at the Northside Baptist Church, in Liverpool NY, a Funeral Service in celebration of Teresa’s life will be held. This event will also be Livestreamed for online viewing.

In Kenya, a Mass to pray for the Soul of Teresa will be held on Friday, 1st August 2025 at 10:00am at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands.

Teresa’s remains will be interred in Kenya at a later date. We thank God who brought beautiful Teresa into the lives of the Muthumbi’s and we pray that He will grant her Eternal Rest in His Heavenly abode.

A special thanks to the Northside Baptist Church in Liverpool NY, family and friends in the US and family and friends in Kenya who have condoled with Mark and Bryce from near and far since Teresa’s passing.

Send your Teresa Muthumbi Funeral Contributions to: M-Pesa Paybill No: 891300 Account: 119980