Mrs. Carol Terrell's Obituary
Carol Terrell, 72, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, September 12 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Retired from Deer Park ISD after more than 20 years of service, she had a passion for books, travel, music, and the arts. She also served her church and the community through volunteerism. She had an endless fascination with people and their histories, oftentimes developing and maintaining friendships with people she met through her global travels.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jerry Terrell; son Steven Terrell and his wife Becky Terrell; son Jason Terrell and his partner Jason Cox; daughter Alanna (Terrell) Motzi and her husband Yukon Motzi; grandchildren Christopher Terrell, Bridget Terrell, Joshua Terrell, and Alessandra Motzi; her sister Jill (Crum) Austin; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Carol is preceded in death by her parents A.E. "Bill" and Maureen Crum; sisters Mary Jo (Crum) Mappe and Gail Crum; and her beloved cat, Sydney.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 11:00am at A Community of the Servant-Savior Presbyterian Church, 11303 Hughes Road, Houston, TX 77089. Family and friends are invited to attend, with a reception following.
Carol requested in her wishes for guests to wear bright colors, signifying the joy, love, and passion she had for life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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