Teri (Orinthia Jean Terrell) Coleman, age 90, of Emory, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab in Sulphur Springs. Teri was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Indiana, to Benjamin S. and Hazel G. Ogle Terrell. During her working career, she was employed as a bookkeeper, and in different secretarial positions, including tax service for the public. Teri was a beautician and taught cosmetology as well. She married Glen Coleman, who preceded her in death. Teri was a very private, independent, but, loving lady.
Survivors include:
Son: Robert Fairchild of Ohio
Grandchildren: Adrian Fairchild, Valerie Herschberger, Andrew Fairchild, Michael Fairchild, Kim Case, John Fairchild, and Lucus Fairchild
Great-grandchildren: Numerous
Nieces and nephews: Jerry Terrell, Terry Terrell, Rick Terrell, Pat Parker, and, Nancy Tate
Caregivers: Jan Elliott, Tia Jones, Sherry Hunter, Marie Phillips, Kimberley Messinger, and the girls from Vitas, Lisa Sutton and Cori Slemmons.
Special friends: Allen Howard; Alfonso Hernandez and family; Norma and Ray Zuniga; Conrad S. Hernandez; Lester and LaNell Robbins; and, numerous other loving and caring friends, too many to list.
Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband;
Daughter: Vicki Coleman
Son: Richard Fairchild
Grandson: Robert Fairchild, Jr.
Brothers: Ray Terrell and wife Nellie; Charles Terrell; and, Benjamin Terrell
Niece, Betty Terrell
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory.
