Terry was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Tx. She was 8 years old when she first attended a funeral, and it was at that very moment that she took an interest in the profession and aspired to grow up and be a Funeral Director one day. Life went on and she raised four wonderful children.

 When the youngest was old enough, she decided to pursue her dream and enrolled at Dallas Institute for Funeral Service in 2016. Terry started her career working for an independent firm while in school. She later went to briefly work for a corporate firm after she graduated with her Associates in Mortuary Science. Still seeking to passionately learn every aspect of the funeral industry, she went on to further enhance her skills and took an offer as a Trade Embalmer in Temple, TX with a Mortuary Service company. In 2021 Terry opened her business, Elite Mortuary Services, with her now adult children by her side and as part of her team. In 2024 Elite Family Services was founded to extend her services and aid the countless members of the community who have come to call on her for guidance during difficult times. Her passion for helping others and love and dedication to the trade speak volumes as she provides excellent service to the funeral homes and families who have come to call on her.