Terri Lynn Smith, age 61, of Mercer Island, Washington passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at home with her husband, daughter and close friend. Terri was born December 13, 1960. She was the wife of Rex Smith and they shared 24 years of marriage together.
Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Robert Russell III & Edna Mae Barnitt. Terri graduated from Mercer Island High School and was employed at Vic's Insurance Center as an Insurance Agent.
Terri thoroughly enjoyed boating, dancing, gardening, party planning, her pets and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her unmatched generosity, love of family, and everyone knew her as the Hostess with the Mostest.
Terri is survived by her husband, Rex Smith; brother, Michael Barnitt; daughter and family, Jennifer | Shaun, Bianca, John, and Blaire Meehan; son and family, Adam | Loren, Myloh, Marley, CJ and Dominic Capps; step-son and family, Brad | Jodi, Corrieanna, and Samuel Smith; half-brother and family, Robert Russell IV | Jan, Tom, David, Chris and Jaclyn Barnitt; sister-in-law and family, Celeste | Al, Christine, AJ, and Heather LaFountain; step-son, Corey Denoncourt; Aunts & Uncles; and several cousins.
She was predeceased by her mother and father, Edna Mae and Robert Russell Barnitt III; Mother in Law, Darlene D'Arcy; Father in Law, Ross Smith; her best Friend, Annie Steiner; and several Aunts & Uncles.
The Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at 1pm at Cedar Lawns 7200 180th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Please be sure to wear colorful, casual clothing and bring your appetite for some delicious BBQ to follow the service.
Memorial donations (in lieu of flowers) may be made to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance: https://www.seattlecca.org/ or a charity of your choosing.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CedarLawns-Washington.com for the Smith family.
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