Alta Farris Terrio passed away at her home in Prairieville, La on September 13, 2023 at the age of 93. She is survived by her children, Curlin Joseph Terrio Jr. (Geralyn) and Geraldine Stephenson: her grandchildren, Matt Fakouri (Heidi) and Stacey Terrio (Brittney) and her great grandchildren, Madilyn Fakouri and Elanor Terrio. She is also survived by two sisters; Zoe Slaydon and Brenda Hill. She is preceded in death by her son Dennis James Terrio, parents, Herbert A. Farris and Lillie Thompson Farris and her siblings E.Z. Farris, Robert Marcus, Billy Marcus, Barbie Ash, Nell Pepiton and Betty Schwirian. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.
Family and friend are invited to attend a celebration of Alta's life on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales from 2:00 pm till 3:30 pm. Any donations can be sent to Ourso Funeral Home in memory of Alta and will be used towards her wishes. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Terrio family.
