Teri Lynn Kozy

No farewell words were ever spoken... There was no time to say goodbye... You were gone before we knew it... And only God knows why... Teri Lynn was born in Bakersfield on January 24, 1958, and resided here for most of her life, until an aneurysm took her from us, much too soon. Everyone who knew Teri, knew her as a very loving, kind, bubbly and outgoing person. She truly had a big heart of gold. Teri was a cheerleader at East Bakersfield High School and graduated in 1976. The most peaceful times for Teri were spent in Bishop learning to be a cowgirl, with her lifelong friend, George Mendiburu. There are no words to describe how much Teri had touched the lives of so many around her. Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed. Teri had a great love for her family. Her children were very special to her and she was always very proud of them. She was going to be a grandmother for the first time in March of 2008. Teri Lynn is survived by her children, Sierra Lynn Sanders-Hill, Alex Kozy, Audra Kozy, and their father, Gary Kozy; her sisters, Robyn and husband, Donnie Hill, Kimberly Sanders; and her brother, Joey Sanders. Teri had a large family that will miss her dearly including Ryan, Erica, Austin, Derek, Kristi, Shelby, Alyssa, Mattie, Brandon, Shavonne, Kaylene, and good friend Dan, and many others. Teri is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy McQuilliams; father, Edmond "Tex" Sanders; and grandparents, Alvin and Audrey Foust. Teri, we know you will be watching over all of us and mostly your children from above and guiding them through life until they see you again... Our hearts are heavy because you left us so suddenly, but the memories we have with you are ours to cherish in our hearts, forever. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 6th, at the Reverend Few Chapel, at Calvary Bible Church, 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, by Pastor John Maroney. Teri Lynn (Sanders) Kozy Jan. 24, 1958- Sept. 14, 2007

This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.