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Terri Storms Obituary
Terri S. Storms, 75, Hutchinson Island, Fla., formerly of Independence, Mo., was called home by God on June 6, 2018, in Vero Beach, Fla. She passed away very peacefully with her husband by her side.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Interment at Mount Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to V.N.A. Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or The Alzheimer's/Parkinson's Assoc. of IRC, 2300 5th Ave., Ste. 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Terri was born May 5, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in Independence, Mo. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in the Class of 1961 and later earned her B.S. and Master's in Education from UMKC. She was a an elementary teacher for the Independence School District and taught at Bryant Elementary (the school she had attended), William Southern Elementary and the Pioneer Ridge 6th Grade Center. She was a great teacher who was involved with her students. Terri was very talented and could accomplish anything she set out to do. She enjoyed painting and sewing. Following her retirement, she made purses and sold them at craft shows in the area. She was a member of Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, Fla., and a member of the Junior Service League in Independence and the PTA.
Terri was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family came before anything else. She enjoyed helping other people.
Terri was preceded in death by sister Jane (Hedges) Sheffield.
She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty-six years, Ellis Storms, of the home; sons, Jeff Storms and wife, Eileen, Houston Texas, and Chris Storms and wife, Audra, Lake Lotawana, Mo.; sister, Marsha Shephard and husband, Dale, Lone Jack, Mo.; brother, Jay Hedges and wife, Julie, Kearney, Mo.; grandchildren Alec, Megan, Austin and Michael; and many other family members.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.speakschapel.com.
Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900.
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June 13, 2018
Ellis we were so saddened to hear about beautiful Terri's passing. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by many but never forgotten as we have so many precious memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ernie and joanne
Linda Fergus
June 13, 2018
Terri was a wonderful wife, mother and teacher. For 45 years, it was my great good fortune to call her my dear friend. I shall miss her more than words can say.
Jo Brown
June 12, 2018
Mrs Storms was such a wonderful teacher. Her first year at William Southern was such a great year. Our oldest daughter (Tiffany) loved and respected her so much, we couldnt wait for her to have our youngest daughter (Stefanie) in class. She made learning fun and as parents, she was a teacher who had time to talk about your child. She truly cared and loved each student. Heaven has a fantastic teacher now. Thank you Mrs Storms, you are loved by many.
June 12, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Ben Ditsch
June 12, 2018
She was a great teacher. I was her 1st student at William southern. When I left for junior high, she told the class the school will be a lot quieter with me gone. She loved me even though I was a talker. You will be missed. Mason Jones and I sang to her and our other teachers in 6th grade. Boyz 2 men but the fun song was mark Lowry. "Every teacher."
Sharron Dake
June 8, 2018
Terri and I met two ways - one through my daughter-in-law, but mostly through one of my dearest friends, Terri's sister, Jan. Terri was always so up-beat and funny and I enjoyed her company. I last saw her at her niece's wedding and she sought me out, called me by name and had me sit and chat. A beautiful, intelligent, engaging, kind woman....that is how I remember Terri.
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