Date Of Birth: April 13, 1947
Date Of Death: August 25, 2009
Suellen P. Terry, of Fishers, formerly of Lawrence County, and daughter to Guyeula and Bill Kern passed away peacefully August 25th, 2009 after her courageous two-year battle with cancer.Suellen graduated from IUPUI and went on to have a long and distinguished marketing career with the AT&T family of companies. She served on the Boards of Cancer-Free Lungs and IUPUI Library. Upon retirement Suellen found joy in gardening, traveling, volunteering, instructing yoga, dancing, and spending time with her beloved friends, family, and grandchildren. Throughout life her writing provided inspiration for many people. Her consistent message was to live life to its fullest, never take anyone or anything for granted, and to spend time with what really matters in the present. She lived her days counting her blessings rather than cursing her fate.Suellen is survived by two daughters, Angela Thompson (Mike), and Laura Zapp (David); grandchildren Max, Kelsie, and Isabella; mother Guyeula �Mike� Kern; brother Michael and Bill; and sister Debra and countless dear friends.Visitation will be on Friday, Aug 28th from 4-8 pm at Harry W. Moore and a Celebration of Life will be Sunday the 30th at 3pm with visitation from 2-3.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer-Free Lungs (lungsforlife5k.org) or to the IUPUI Library (www-lib.iupui.edu)
Ann Moore says
I will miss a special cousin. What a special person. I will never forget the tap dancing lessons, going to the show, playing dolls, and sunday school. We all have great memories that will live on. Angele and Laura, you have been blessed to have had a wonderful mother. Wish I could be there to share.
Jim West says
diane richmond says
I feel very honored to have worked for your Mom, at Ameritech. I really admired her because she was such a strong businesswoman, but a very reachable, personable person. I always felt like she respected the people who worked for her, and I think everyone respected her; I know I did! She was a very positive person.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the light of God surround you, the love of God enfold you, and the power of God protect you and give you strength.
LaDonna Anderson Chappell says
My heart hurts right now, My early teenage years were spent a lot of time at your house. And Ms Suellen, was a class act. I always found myself watching her and studying her as she handled herself with you girls. She never judged me and encouraged our friendship even though some of the choices I made for myself at a young age she never made me feel inferior. I spent some of my best summers at your house pretending to be part of your family and all I can say is Ms. Suellen had touched my life and she may not even knew it, but I am one person to say, I am sure glad that i was able to know her….. Heaven has enlarged itself to receive such a special angel “Ms. Suellen Terry.” Laura you and Angie are in my families prayers.
Dale and Patty Zapp says
We have lost a beautiful and talented lady. She will be missed by her loving family and friends.
Our prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Love,
G & G to David and Laura
Elizabeth Price says
Angie and all,
Many blessings as you celebrate your mother’s life and feel all the feelings associated with her passing. I remember how you marveled at her courage and energy and how she inspired you to live your life. I also remember your dedication to her care.
Debbie Green says
Dear Angie and entire family, how I enjoyed knowing your mother (if only briefly). What a lovely lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Debbie Green
Barbara Hickey says
Angie,
This has been a long struggle for your Mother and you and the rest of your family. She is now without pain and she will still be sharing with both you and your sister. The times that she spent with your children was so special for them as well as for her.
Her writings were so inspirational for me and I will always be grateful.
Angie, I am there for you anytime ….just let me know. And you know that you will always be in my prayers as I truly love you.
Barb
Rod Couch says
Angie and family,
My wife Ann and I would like to extend our deepest condolences for the passing of your Mom.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Rod
Beverly Burch Grey says
Suzanne KamelMohamed says
Angie,
I am so sorry for your great loss. My heart and prayers goes to you and the family.
Pam Gerbsch says
Laura, Angie, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and hope you find peace knowing she is with our Lord and having everlasting life.
Pam, Fritz, and Lucas Gerbsch
Peggy Arnett says
May fond memories carry you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Suellen.
Linda Cook says
Jim Marianne Good says
Dear Angie & Laura, I’m so sorry for your loss. Know that your mother is now at peace. I love you, Marianne
Marti Elliott says
My sincere condolences to Suellen’s family. Laura and Angie and thier families.Suellen was a very special person and I feel privileged to have known her.Marti
Connie Holik says
Laura and David:
I just wanted to let you know you are both in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Connie
Phyllis Lynn says
My heartfelt sympathy to family and friends of Suellen, a strong and lovely lady.
Phyllis Lynn
Cancer-Free Lungs
Cathy Summers says
I knew Suellen from the time she started with IN Bell. She and I became fast friends and even afer we went seperate ways in the organization, we still remained friends. She will be missed by all.
Lisa Neese Roeder says
I also had the priviledge of working with Suellen. She was a wonderful woman that I both admired and respected. My sincerest condolences to her family for their loss. My prayers will go out for each of you.
Ann Sawyer says
May your wonderful memories give you strength to cope with the loss of a grand lady! Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Brian Clark says
I would like to pass along my sincere condolences to the entire family. I am one of the many people that are very fortunate to have both been able to know and work with Suellen.
Letha Lee Sullivan says
Sueellen used to be my Boss (SBC) and friend, and she was always ready to listen to your issues, concerns, and doubts. She responded the way she lived, pointing out the positives, encouraging you to look at it with a whole new perspective, always fair to those she supervised. She was a candle that shown brightly when you were around her and I will always remember her smile. She had one for everyone! My deepest sympathy to her Family, friends and all who loved this amazing woman.
Jan Terry Grow says
Laura & Angie,
Have been thinking about you both since Barb told me about your Mom and I pray for God’s comfort and peace for you during this sad time. My Mom (Aunt Jean) just passed away in June so I fully understand what your loss means. Take special care of yourselves and God’s blessings to you and your families. Love….Jan
Allan Moore says
Extremely grateful to have known such a beautiful person. One of the most encouraging and positive person I have ever known and will forever be in my memories.
My heart goes out to her family!
Diane Beglin says
Suellen lit up a room with her charisma and always present smile. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She taught us how to live and approach each day with joy. That spirit lives on in her beloved family. Suellen is off on her next grand adventure. I love you Suellen.
Brian Cheryl May says
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know that she will continue to look out for all of you as your guardian angel. We love you.
Valerie Zellner says
I had the privledge of working with Suellen for many years. She was a mentor to many and was liked by everyone. Suellen will be missed very much by those who love her.
Dave Adler says
Angie and Laura:I am so sorry to hear of Suellen’s passing. She had so much much energy and lit up the room every time she was around. She was such a wonderful mother to you both. You are in my prayers. God bless.
Michael Rost says
Suellen was a wonderful person. It was a great pleasure to work with her and to have her as my boss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will certainly be missed.
Laurann H Adams says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time
Beth Mink says
Thank you so much dear Suellen for your stregnth and your beauty. You looked ahead always, even in pain and uncertainty, you had hope and belief you would endure. You do endure in the example you gave to us.
Susan Logsdon says
Dear Angela & Laura: You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I loved your mother – she was a wonderful human being, a bright light, cheerful and generous. We worked @ IBT and later we connected when I worked at IUPUI and she joined the University Library Board. She helped me in my garden a few years ago and I cherish the memory of that day when we relived the old IBT days, people we knew, and shared the stories of our lives – as women do so well. Today at Senator Ted Kennedy’s funeral, President Obama shared how the senator wrote to the grieving 9/11/01 families: “We carry on by the light of the ones we loved and lost”. Your mother, Suellen, was the brightest of lights. In her memory I pray WE WILL ALL CARRY ON. God Bless you all. -Susan
Connie Childs says
Our sincere condolences and prayers are offered at this sad sad time to Suellen’s family. We worked with her at good ole IBT/IBC and will always remember the fun times. God has a “special angel” who will be missed by all.Connie and Jeff Childs
Marti Elliott says
My favorite memories of Suellen were the years that we worked together in my garden – we planted flowers, shopped for flowers, sat on my deck and drank a glass of wine and looked at the flowers and I loved every minute. Needless to say many things changed for both of us in 2007 – and I did not get to see Suellen much after that. But I wall always remember that she was the kind of person I wish I could be. She -Dancedas though now one could seeLovedas though her heart had never been brokenSangas though no one could hearLivedas though heaven were on earth!
Bob Hoereth says
My sincere sympathy is extended to all the family of Suellen Terry. I was fortunate to spend a number of years working with Suellen at Indiana Bell & Ameritech. She was always a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.
SanDee May Miller says
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Suellen’s passing. I always remember her big beautiful smile and her cheerful spirit. She was always fun to be around. I know all of you will miss her desperately. Suellen was a lovely person inside and out. I wish I could see you all. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers with love.
Kim Myers says
Dear Mike, Mary and Justin,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your entire family in the passing of your sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Though we did not have the pleasure of meeting her, the many thought shared by her family and friends allowed us to see a tiny glimpse of the wonderful woman she was to each of you! Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Kim Myers, Susan Brock and Karen Snow (Melissa’s mom, nana & aunt)
Joan Isaac says
Angie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Joan Isaac