Terry Marsh Wheeler's Obituary
Terry Marsh Wheeler, 77, passed away on March 18, 2024, after a period of declining health. Terry was born in Philippi, West Virginia on June 10, 1946, to Fred and Elva (Wilson) Marsh. Upon graduation from high school, Terry moved to Washington DC with several of her siblings. Terry worked for the federal government as a supervisor in many different departments.
Terry enjoyed time with her family, shopping, county music, wine, well done steak, her beautiful home, and the simple pleasures of life.
Terry made it a point to ensure her family was better off than she was. She worked hard to provide for her family. Once she provided for everyone else, she spent her time volunteering at the Weinberg Theater.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Elva; Siblings Merl, Lyle, Sue and Nelson; first husband Earl Wayland King and current husband Robert M Wheeler.
She is survived by daughter Michelle (James) Garey, son Anthony (Kelly) King. Terry leaves behind four grandchildren: Ashley, Ryan (and his fiance Jamie), Bryce, and Chase; and five great grandchildren: Aiden, McKenzie, Skylar, Teagan, and Caydence. Terry is also survived by her siblings Shelby, Wilson, Jerry, and Kim.
The family would like to thank Terry's caretakers from Amada Senior Care for her their constant and loving comfort and support provided to Terry and her family over the course of the last year.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. with a service immediately following at Resthaven Funeral Home & Community Center, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Frederick, MD 21701 and burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America at https://alzfdn.org/donate/.
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