Theresa “Terri” M. Meyers of Highland Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the age of 78.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a proud and tender grandmother.
The daughter of William H. Holmes Sr. and Frances M. (Edel) Holmes, Theresa was born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Terri loved spending time at the beach with her family each summer. It was her little piece of heaven here on earth.
Her sensitive, kind and gentle manner touched many during her lifetime. She had an innate ability to sense when anyone was feeling sad or alone. A hug, an ear and kind words were quickly shared with any who needed them.
Terri worked tirelessly in creating and keeping a warm and happy home for her family, as well as working as an Insurance Agent for State Farm Insurance in Monroe and Goshen prior to retiring.
She was a woman of deep faith and an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Highland Falls.
Theresa is survived by her loving husband: Benjamin “Ben” L. Meyers Sr.; her daughters Kathleen “Kathy” (Meyers) Renner, Wendy (Meyers) DeLuccio and Kimberley (Meyers) Nokes; her sons: Michael C. Meyers and Benjamin “Ben” L. Meyers Jr.; six grandchildren: Christian and Kelley Renner, Hailey and Aiden Meyers, and Stephanie and Taylor DeLuccio; and her brothers: Joseph and Robert Holmes.
Theresa was predeceased by her brothers: William “Bill” and Stephen Holmes.
Visitation was held Jan. 10 at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson.
A Funeral Service was held Jan. 11 at Grace Baptist Church, 54 Old State Road, Highland Falls.
Interment followed at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorial contributions in Theresa’s name may be made to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Taylor Pavilion, Suite C3, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com.