Teri passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love — exactly as she wished — at the age of 59.

Teri was a loving and devoted wife to her husband John since December 30, 1989 and an incredible mother to Karl, Brittany Lynn, and Kristyn, as well as to her beloved children in heaven — Terry, Christian, and Jacob.

She was a bonus mother figure to so many, with a love that reached far beyond her own family.

She was a proud and loving grandmother.

She was a caring aunt to her nieces and nephews and to their children.

She was a cherished sister to her siblings.

She was a devoted and loving daughter of William Karl Firman and Rebecca Ann Firman-Chyla.

Teri cherished traveling with her family.

Her love, strength, and kindness will live on in all who knew her.