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Terry Bettencourt Obituary

TERRY DEE BETTENCOURT DEC 14, 1962 - SEP 23, 2010 Terry Dee Bettencourt, age 47 of Killeen, Texas passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 in a Temple, Texas hospital. Terry was born December 14, 1962 in Modesto, California to Earl Smith and Erma (Schnee) Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack Bloodsaw and her father, Earl Smith. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Smith; her husband, Joseph Bettencourt; sisters, Lucy Carpenter and Ginger Smith-Holmes; a daughter, Christina Smith; four grandchildren, Alexis Riddle, Joshua Riddle, Faith Smith and Joseph Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. There are no services planned at this time, it was her desire to be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.modbee.com/obituaries www.crawfordbowersfuneral home.com

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Published by Modesto Bee on Sep. 25, 2010.

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Lori Mendes

September 28, 2010

Terry we were friends for a long time and I will truly miss you. I will treasure the memories I have of you when you came and seen me a few months ago and the memories we had at coco's. I will see you again

Danny Fisher

September 27, 2010

I too am Very sorry for your loss Virginia..Terry was a very special person to me as you know. I will miss her alot! caught me completley by surprise!!!

Gerry

September 26, 2010

I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Although I did not know Terry or your family, Virginia and I are friends from high school in Modesto. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you all. May God bless you.

Joe Bettencourt

September 25, 2010

Sweetheart, how to begin. So many years with so many memories. I remember the first time I meet you and the last time we said goodbye. I miss you so much ter. You were my buddy, my pal, but most of all you were my soul mate. There will never be another you Terry..In my heart and in my soul you will always be there ter. Love you forever and see you on the next trip. I love you Terry, Joe.

Lynsey

September 25, 2010

Terry, you'll be greatly missed. Thanks for all the laughs at CoCo's. You were a great boss and a great friend. My prayers are with your family.

Anne Berghorst

September 25, 2010

The greatest friend and motivater I could ever ask for. We shared so many good times and bad. I am honored and proud to say we were friends for 26 years. You will never ever be forgotten.

kathleen jones

September 25, 2010

Terry..i just want to thank you for all you done for me..I spent a lot of time at your house as a child and you were always so kind to me to open your house and heart to me..i will never forget you.. the love and memories will be forever in my heart ..you were like a second mother to me when i was young and still are ...you were so kind to me and firm when you needed to be.. thank you ...tell we meet again god bless love always kathleen..

Christina Smith

September 24, 2010

This is the world's most wonderful beautiful mother and grandmother she may be gone in body but will live forever in our hearts I love you Mom

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