Born on December 14, 1929, Terry was just shy of her 93rd birthday.
Anyone who knew her was captivated by her. Even as she battled many illnesses in her later years, she always had a warm greeting and sharp wit. Her beautiful blue eyes sparkled and her huge infectious smile would light up your heart.
Terry grew up in Queens New York, with her siblings (Irene and Bill). She was born with a caring heart and spent her career in Nursing, graduating from St. John's Nursing School in 1949 and later receiving a B.S degree from Marymount Manhattan College in 1969.
Terry worked as a registered nurse at St. John’s Hospital in N.Y. In 1951 she went to a church dance and met a dashing Navy Aviator and her lifelong love.
Terry married Mathew (Matt) Smith on December 15, 1951, just prior to his deployment. Terry and Matt spent 69 wonderful years together, raising their 4 children in Merrick N.Y. They worked, golfed, boated and were actively involved in their Church and the AHRC, NYC which supports those with developmental disabilities. Terry continued her career as a Director of Nurses at the Consolation, Residence in Islip, NY.
In 1997, Matt and Terry moved to Florida and built their CYRC home. They made many treasured friendships, enjoyed their time out on the water and were actively involved in the Community.
Terry is survived by her brother William (Bill) Mueller, her 4 children, Diane (Arno), Kathryn, Matt Jr. (Mary), Richard (Kim) and grandchildren Kiersten (Philip), Arno Jr. and Alexis who will forever miss her dazzling smile & her stories.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Fr. Lorenzo at St. Columbkille Church.
SERVICE: Tuesday December 13th, 11 am, Saint Columbkille Parish (12171 Iona Road in Fort Myers)
RECEPTION & CELEBRATION OF TERRY'S LIFE: At her and Matt's home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kiserfh.com for the Smith family.
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