Dear family and friends,

on September 8th Terry, my husband of 45 years walked into the arms of God to ease his pain and end his suffering. Terry was my best friend and my strength. We have had our share of happiness and sorrow, and he was always there for me to lean on. When Terry and I got married my daughter came to him to form a new family. He accepted her and loved her as his own.

Terry was there for me when I lost my dad. When we lost our daughter and grand daughter, he refused to allow me to give up on life. He encouraged me to set up that first Christmas tree after they died, knowing if I didn't do it then I may never do it again.

When we both realized how special children are, and how much we needed them in our life Terry set out to find a lawyer that handled private adoptions so we could be a family again, instead of just a couple.

Terry was there for me when my mom died and when my sister died. Now I have to be the strong one. I pray to God to give me strength to be there for my beautiful daughters.

Thank you God for blessing me with such a wonderful man for 45 years, God bless you Terry, rest in peace. I love you.

The family is being cared for by CONRAD AND THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 511 Emmett St. Kissimmee, FL 34741