Terrion D. Gary

Terrion D. Gary,”Terri”, 60, passed away on March 3, 2017 at her home in South Bend. She was born on August 10, 1956 in Rayville, Louisiana to Shirley (Gary) Lewis and Sylvester Smith Sr; they both preceded her in death. She was raised in South Bend by her mother and stepfather, Robert Lewis; he preceded her in death on February 17, 2017.

Terri graduated from LaSalle High School in 1974 and was a lifetime member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a CSR at the Indiana BMV in South Bend.

Terri leaves to cherish her loving memory, one daughter, Alisha Smith; eight grandchildren: Jayonna, Janiah, Jeffery, Jayden, Jordinn, Journei, Josiah and Jar'Eylle, all of South Bend; her stepmother, Nancy Smith of Chicago; eight sisters: Debra (Jerald) Gant of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Michelle Smith of Chicago, Patricia Lewis of Las Vegas, Diane Jennings and Marilyn (Kenny) Lewis all of Houston, Roberta (Joey) Vanardo of Aurora, Colorado, LaGatha Gary of Indianapolis, and Barbara Edwards of South Bend; two brothers: Lorenzo (DeAngela) Gary of Union City, Tennessee and Sylvester Smith Jr., of Chicago; close extended family members: Sharon Vaughn, Chris Kelly and Taseanda Rios, all of South Bend; along with her mother, father, and stepfather, Terri was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Shurn.

Terri's favorite and dedicated past time was spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed being a part of her church activities, cooking and especially baking. She was a champion at baking chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies and a dessert called gooey batter. Terri was a Christian, a listening ear, a warm and friendly smile and a friend.

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