Condolence: That smile! That’s all I saw when I was first introduced to you. You were attending UK when I attended there. We quickly began hanging out with each other, and I loved how infectious you were… your laughter, your positivity and your jokes. We would go to football games together, concerts, and plays and you would teach me how to focus and hear each instrument. You would hum their part and then it would be played and I ACTUALLY LEARNED to hear those individual parts. That was magical, and you made it so. I listened to you practice and play French horn, it was beautiful to witness… you had a passion for music. You taught me about the French horn’s overtone series… I wasn’t even a musician but I remember your passion for music to this day.
I remember meeting your family, your dad was brilliant, and so very kind. Your mother was a force, swift, witty, and ever the gaurdian over her flock. We spent time around Ginny at UK, you truly were her protector, you worried for her when she had a rough patch, and you helped her with out question. I remember meeting your oldest sister, determined, kind, mature… we were so stinking young then. I remember how sincere you were to me. How much love outpoured from the very things you did. I suspect you gave so much that you simply burned out. I loved you. Truly. We remained friends as best we could, I saw you from time to time and those times got more and more distant. Fast forward 20 or so years and I see the world lost a great human. I was literally bragging about how “I had a girlfriend, so talented and musical…” I googled you to see if I could connect somehow and I saw we lost you. I am gob smacked. Terri I loved you, your family and those you touched will miss you greatly. I will always have college 20 something memories of you and they are THE BEST memories ever. I’m an ICU nurse now, I wish I could have spoken to you, just to catch up, god knows I’m dealing with stuff… you will forever be in my heart. I am thinking of those close to you… please know that she was a GREAT human. Love, Alicia

Condolence: I remember meeting Terri it was twenty three years ago. I thought she was so cool, I was lucky enough to call her family. I remember when she took me to kings island and we had so much fun. We rode the sky coaster and I still have the video somewhere. I love you aunt Terri I wish I will miss you. Thank you for sharing part of your life with me and to your partner Tina and all your family I'm so sorry my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Terri,you will be deeply missed. Fifteen years ago you and Tina introduced yourselves to the"newbies"in the neighborhood and we became family. I remember going back to college and everyday that I saw you you asked me how it was going and continuously encouraging me. You encouraged my children and supported everything they did, even if it meant buying Nya's homemade cupcakes, or candy bars for Tj's basketball team. Reading over my social media posts you always had an encouraging word or words there as well which goes to show how great of a person you truly were to both me and my family. We all loved you and will miss your kind heart and spirit. My only wish is that there was some way I could've encouraged you the way you encouraged so many others. Our neighborhood will never be the same. To her family I am so sorry for your loss,she was a great person both inside and out. Rest in Heaven Terri.

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: I was stunned to hear of Terri's passing. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to her partner, her family, to all her friends, and to the furry critters who will miss her love.

Condolence: I'm so sorry to hear of Terri's passing! I met her at the bus stop at Belknap in fourth grade, we collected keys together and had slumber parties. I then went on to know her at YPAS. I remember having lunch with her and supporting her when things were rough. When I moved back to Louisville, she gave me some furniture her grandparents had in their basement to help me out. She is a special person! Tina, Ginny, and everyone else - my prayers are with you.

Condolence: The first time I met Terri I thought "she is so cool, I want to be her friend." The last time I saw her, she was all smiles, I hugged her so tight, so glad that I got to see her that day, and I once again thought "I'm glad she is my friend." I'm floored. I can't believe I'll never see that smile again. Tina, my thoughts are with you. I'll never forget Terri, and I will miss her with all my heart.

Condolence: I can't say much right now, Terri Anne, my little sister, my defender, my friend. There is too much to say and not enough words. I'll be able to say something later.

Love always,

Ninny

Condolence: Terri,

It pains me so much to type this out to you. This is all so surreal. I want to scream out Terri "I am here for you!" Dang you for having such a strong exterior that I did not know what you were battling inside. I would have helped you through it like you helped me after my divorce. I would of said to you "girl you will get through it, we will get through it together." Just like you told me. The love that you and Tina showed me and my family from day one has made me a better person. I had so many reservations about the LGBT community until I met you. I was ignorant, and you helped me wake up! You opened my eyes to so many things, and I never got to tell you that. Thank you for showing my children that love is love. Showing all of us to break down barriers. You made us all want to be better.

That million dollar smile that you would give me from across the street, or that "hey girl" I am going to miss that so much. Thank you for always having my back. I knew that I could count on you and Tina no matter what! You are such a great person. Now who's going to tell me those silly jokes? The jokes that you, Tina and I would discuss forever at the mailbox and crack up like we were professional comedians. Keep watching over me my love! My heart is truly broken. I am so sorry I did not respond to your text message. I thought I hit send, but let me respond now, I love you too, and I am going to miss you too!

Tina:

I love you so much! I know that you are feeling it. I am always here for you. I don't care what it is or when! I will be here. I want you to live life to the fullest for Terri.

To Terri's family:

Take comfort in knowing that you molded an amazing person. She was loved by many. You are forever in my prayers.

With Love,

Tisha