Terri L. Southard-McConnahea

Terri L. Southard-McConnahea obituary, Bellefontaine, OH

Terri L. Southard-McConnahea

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Terri Southard-McConnahea Obituary

Terri L. Southard-McConnahea, 56, of Delphos, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 25, 1969, to Jim Southard and Bonnie (Ganson) Martin, who survive.

On April 20, 2004, Terri married Brian S. McConnahea and he survives.

She is also survived by her children, Clifford (Liz) Southard, Danielle (Adam) Jacobs, Kaleigh Garrison, and Nathan McConnahea; grandchildren, Eva Carney, Chloe Clark, Aris Southard, Ivy Garrison, Ryot Cylis Coil (deceased), Zayden Coil, Grayson Connor, and Izzy Connor; sister, Shelly (Don) Hensel; and several nieces and nephews.

Terri was energetic and loved concerts, especially Pantera. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Rev. Ben Beres will officiate a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 North Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the McConnahea and Southard family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com


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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center

321 N Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Send Flowers

Aug

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Funeral service

5:00 p.m.

Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center

321 N Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Send Flowers

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