Terrie Lee Stiles' Obituary
Stiles, Terrie Lee
Jackson, Michigan
Terrie Lee Stiles, 54, of Jackson, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Her beloved mother, Carolyn, and beloved son, Devin, welcomed her home with open arms. Love, laughter, and tears filled the room as she was surrounded by dear friends and family in her final days on earth. Terrie’s family and friends will gather on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 4:00PM- 8:00PM at Eineder Funeral Homes- Michigan Center Chapel (formerly Arthur- Day Funeral Home). Her funeral service will be at The Arbor Church (120 E Main St, Spring Arbor, MI 49283) at 11:00AM on Friday, February 9, 2024, following a gathering from 10:00AM- 11:00AM. Dottie Miller will officiate the service. Burial will take place at a later date.
Terrie is survived by her daughters Searra Leger (Dustin), Garrie Stiles; special grandchildren, Maya Carolyn-Jean Stiles “Maya Papaya” and Braylynn Suzanne Willier. She will also be missed by her father, Gary Stiles (Carole), and siblings Paul Stiles, Traci Stiles, Jessica Stiles (Bob) and special sister Lisa. She leaves behind nieces and nephews Brandon (Emily), Thomas and Felicity “City-Girl”, Blake and aunts, Virginia and Kae.
Terrie was born in Jackson, Michigan, on October 11, 1969, to Gary and Carolyn (Lammers) Stiles. She was a graduate of Lumen Christi Catholic School, and she went on to get her degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University. She was a dedicated and loving teacher at Jackson Public Schools for 26 years where she was known as “Mrs. Stiles” and sometimes “mom” by several of her students. Her daughters remember going anywhere in public with their mom, constantly being approached by past and present students that had been positively impacted by their favorite high school teacher.
Most recently, Terrie worked hard to earn her Commercial Driver’s License and went on the road travelling across the country and loving every minute of it. She felt free and at peace as she admired God’s creation behind the wheel.
Terrie will be remembered as a resilient, Jesus-loving, God-fearing, and whole-hearted woman. Her presence brought a sense of warmth and lightness into the atmosphere. Dance parties were never turned down, as were spur-of-the-moment singing opportunities, regardless of whether there was any music playing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family for future designation. Please leave a message of comfort for Terrie’s family of sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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