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1948 - 2011
 Terry Lee Tenery, 63, of Kerrville, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 after a year long battle with Cancer. She was born March 8, 1948 in Holstein, Iowa, to Reynold and Dorothy (Lundberg) Martens, and was raised by her Mother and Step-Father, Darrell Dewey Schuttler. Terry spent her early childhood living in the Midwest and eventually moved to Texas with her family where she graduated from Lawrence Bell High School, Euless, Texas in 1966. On January 9, 1971, Terry married Morris Elvyn Tenery in Dallas, Texas. In 1977 Terry and her family moved to Kerrville to begin what would be a lifetime of residency for her and Morris. Terry and Morris spent many years self-employed in the restaurant equipment and service business. In 1987 Terry began working on her college education attending Schreiner College as a part time student. After many years of hard work, she graduated magna cum laude from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, on mother's day in 1996, with a BBA in Business Management. Achieving this lifetime goal was one of Terry's proudest moments. In 2004 Terry, along with her daughter Traci, opened Liberty Tax Service in Kerrville and Ingram. She worked endless days and nights to prove herself as a successful business woman. In 2010, Terry was presented with the franchise Top Gun award as recognition for her hard work and dedication. Receiving that award was a crowning moment for Terry's success in the tax business. Throughout her years as a resident of Kerrville, Terry was active in the Kerr County Women's Chamber and Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce. She also spent many years volunteering at the Kerrville Easter Fest Chili & BBQ Cook-off. Terry's passion was attending chili cook-offs for chili, charity and fun . In 2004 she won 5th place at the Terlingua International Chili Cook-off and went on to win 2nd place in 2009. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and family and was an avid RVer. Terry was preceded in death by her father Reynold Martens, stepfather, Darrell Schuttler, sister, Gail Mays, and stepson, Ronald Tenery.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Morris; mother, Dorothy Schuttler; son, Steve (Kelly) Tenery; daughters, Traci (Kyle) Bond, Tricia (Eddie) Byrom; stepson, Lee (Mandy) Tenery; grandsons, Justin (Katie) Tenery, Kyle (Maria) Tenery, Aric Simone, Zac Tenery; granddaughters, Tamara (Chris) Cain, Megyn (Shane) Irlanda , Emma Tenery; great grandsons, Liam and Brayden Irlanda; sisters, Shirley (Kent Bays) Geer, Barb (Stu) Voss, Steffoni (Phillip) Sharp, Rise Martens, Valori Forrester; brothers, Brad (Linda) Schuttler, Tom Martens; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Terry may be honored by donations to KCWC Scholarship Fund, PO Box 290621, Kerrville, TX 78029, or CASI Scholarship Fund, c/o Barbara Herrin, 7291 FM380, Paint Rock, TX 76866
A memorial to celebrate the life of Terry will be held Friday June 3, 2011, 2pm at Southern Oaks Baptist Church, 122 Valley View Dr, Kerrville, TX. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Debbie & Wayne Turner
goatgapgazette@sbcglobal.net
Sunday June 5, 2011 at
10:31 PM
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We were so sorry to heard the sad news of Terry's passing. She will always be in our memories with the fun times we had at the Kerrville Easter Festival with her and your family. So glad we got to see her last summer in Cloudcroft.
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Sharron & Charlie Cantwell
Sunday June 5, 2011 at
9:34 PM
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Traci & Tricia,
We were so shocked to hear of your mother's passing. You're in our thoughts!
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Chef Karen @ Dietert
Friday June 3, 2011 at
10:45 AM
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We are so saddened at your loss. Terry was a wonderful part of our community in so many ways. She will be greatly missed.
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Cheryl (Polker) Scott
Tuesday May 31, 2011 at
8:11 PM
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Morris - I am so sorry to hear about Terry. May she be in peace. I appreciate you and your family business over the years. You are in my prayers...
Cheryl
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Brenda Craig
Tuesday May 31, 2011 at
10:54 AM
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What a wonderful person Terry was! She has gone to a much better place, but will be missed by the many friends she had here in Kerrville. Question: since there is no work in heaven and Terry was such a really hard working person, whatever will she do! Such a giving person deserves the best. God bless you all.
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Mark Prislovsky
Tuesday May 31, 2011 at
10:27 AM
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Morris and Family, the Prislovsky Family extends our deepest sympathy to all of you. May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief.
Mark Prislovsky
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Joyce Ann Lespreance
Tuesday May 31, 2011 at
10:00 AM
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My heart goes out to all of you and I will keep you all in my prayers. Terry will be greatly missed.
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Paula Tenery Shrum
okgranny1969@aol.com
Monday May 30, 2011 at
2:52 PM
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Morris and Family,
So sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jesse, Paula (Tenery), Sarah, Eric, Ryan, and Landon
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Kristen Johle
Monday May 30, 2011 at
10:07 AM
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I am thinking of your family during this most difficult time.
Kristen Johle
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Vikki Lozano
Monday May 30, 2011 at
10:01 AM
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It is my honor to have met Terry and know her for even a short time. My heart aches for your loss. Live the lessons of life she taught, live in only the wonderful memories and she too, will live on.
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Joyce Ann Tenery
anntenery_06@yahoo.com
Sunday May 29, 2011 at
12:18 PM
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May the perpetual light shine on Aunt Terry and rest in peace.
My love and prayers go out to my family.
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Brian and Jean Bondy
Sunday May 29, 2011 at
11:01 AM
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We were deeply saddened to hear of Terry's passing. Her warm smile was always a welcome sight and she never met a stranger. Our prayers are with you all.
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Sue and John Caffey
Saturday May 28, 2011 at
10:34 AM
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Please know our hearts are saddened at the loss of Terry. God Bless all of you.May all the good memories sustain you during these days ahead. She will be missed. Mama Sue and Papa John
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Deena Elliott
Friday May 27, 2011 at
7:55 PM
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A special, extraordinary person. She will be greatly missed by many. What a testament to a good woman.
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Maria Jefferson
Friday May 27, 2011 at
5:49 PM
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Our prayers are with the entire family on the loss of your loved one. Terry will be greatly missed, she was a wonderful person
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