On Sept. 27, Teresa Sperry, 10, became one of the first children in Virginia to die of covid-19. (Courtesy of Jeff Sperry) ...

Teresa Sperry was only 10 years old when she died from COVID-19 complications in September. Nicole and Jeff Sperry are remembering their daughter Teresa in every way they can.

SUFFOLK, Va. — It's clear, 10-year-old Teresa Sperry was loved by so many. The Hillpoint Elementary student is remembered for the impact she left on others. "She was the kindest, sweetest person.

Teresa Sperry was just 10 years old on Wednesday, Sept. 22, when she complained to Suffolk Public Schools officials that she had a headache. After taking note that her temperature was normal, she ...

10-year-old Teresa Sperry is often described as bubbly, friendly and above all else - caring. Teresa's family says she stayed that way until she took her last breath this past fall.

Their daughter was gone, taken by COVID-19 at just 10 years old. If Nicole and Jeff Sperry had chosen to hide away from the rest of the world, who would have blamed them? Instead, the Suffolk ...

Suffolk Public Schools officials looked into whether Hillpoint Elementary School fifth-grader Teresa Sperry had been walking with sick students, against the staff’s COVID-19 protocol.

Teresa’s parents maintain the investigation was not thorough and failed to properly contact trace. “I feel that the investigation report is incredibly incomplete,” Jeff Sperry said.

Nicole and Jeff Sperry have created Our Missing Stars to recognize all the other children who have died from the illness. Their only daughter, Teresa, died in September from COVID-19 complications.

That part was upheld.” Jeff and Nicole Sperry, questioned how thoroughly school officials looked into it. It’s unclear where the 10-year-old was exposed to the virus.

Teresa Sperry, a fifth grader, died after contracting COVID-19. Weeks later, her brother, 9, received the Pfizer vaccine in her honor.