Teresia "Tea" Crawford Mieszkowski , age 76 of Cheswick, died Wednesday November 22, 2023, after complications following back surgery.

She was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Crawford and the late Frances Crawford.  Beloved wife of 32 years to Jerry Mieszkowski.  Loving mother of Tamara (David Kimball) Hudec.  Grandma TT to Angelique Hudec.

Tea was born in California and early in her career was an actress and model, playing roles on Room 222 and the Andy Griffith Show and, in the film, "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls".  She was an active churchgoer before Covid-19, serving as a Lector at Holy Martyrs Church in Tarentum and attended services at several churches in the Alle-Kiski area.  She enjoyed helping others and was a lover of her many pets during her lifetime.  Burial and graveside services private for the family at Deer Creek Cemetery, Cheswick.

All are welcome at a Celebration of Tea's life on Sunday December 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Bob's Garage, 1372 Freeport Rd. Pgh. PA 15238.

Arrangements entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont.