Obituary for Edith Terronez

Edith Faye Terronez

September 17, 1940 – October 16, 2019

Edith Faye (Keith) Terronez, was born September 17, 1940, in Perry, OK, to Lloyd Lester and Grace (Howell) Keith and passed away from this life on October 16, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old.

Edith, a lifelong resident of Perry, Oklahoma, was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She was the third oldest of thirteen children and attended Perry Public Schools. On November 8, 1957 she married Robert (Bob) Terronez and was blessed with 61 years of marriage and two children, son Carlos and daughter Sage.

Edith was employed with BestYet Grocery for 19 years before retiring and is remembered for her beautiful smile and helpfulness to all who visited her department. She loved to spend time laughing with her brothers and sisters and enjoyed reading, sewing and cooking. After retiring, Edith and Bob devoted their time to their grandchildren and enjoyed watching their activities. She was a kind and compassionate human being to all who knew her.

Edith is survived by her husband Bob of home; son Carlos Terronez and wife Cindy of Perry, OK, daughter Sage Chenoweth and husband Scott of Perry, OK; grandchildren: Demetrius Terronez and wife Melissa of Wilsonville, Oregon, Courtney Phillips and husband Bobby of Asher, OK, Sebastian Chenoweth and Savannah Chenoweth of Perry, OK; great-grandchildren: Briana and Cayden Phillips and Aiden J. Terronez; six sisters: Louise Harris and husband John, Charolette Diaz, Flora LeForce, Vicki Lemon and husband Jay, and Ann Steichen and husband David; two brothers: Dean Keith and wife Cheryl, and Terry Keith and wife Janelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Wilbur Keith, Gene Keith, Jimmy Keith and Gary Keith and sister Connie Lesh.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trout Funeral Home of Perry. A rosary service will be held at 6:00pm Friday, October 18, 2019 at Trout Funeral Home of Perry Chapel. A funeral mass will be held in Edith’s honor at 10:00am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 421 N 9th Street, Perry, Oklahoma with Father Bala Pudota presiding. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel-St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in care of Trout Funeral Home of Perry, 1408 N. 7th St., Perry, Oklahoma 73077. The family would like for you to leave memories of Edith at www.troutperry.com

Source: Trout Funeral Home