Terri Jean Furey, 60, of Sherman, Texas was called home to Heaven on Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Terri was born on January 17, 1960 in Sherman, Texas to James and Sylvia (Fowler) Hightower. She married Jim Furey on September 5, 1987 in Sadler, Texas. Terri retired from UPS after 30 years of work with them. She than began driving a school bus for S&S CISD, this became her true calling in life according to her family. Terri was an avid outdoorsman, she could out fish and out shoot most any man. She was a big sports enthusiast and she enjoyed farming and ranching. Terri never met a stranger, when she met you, you left her as a friend. She was a great friend to many and she loved her family and her friends greatly.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Furey of Sherman; son, Randel Furey and wife, Nahum of Sherman; father, James Hightower of Sadler; sister, Patricia Miles and husband, Gregg of Whitesboro; brother, Jimmy Hightower of Sadler; nephew, Austin Miles and wife, Jessica, niece, Katie Rains and husband, Tyler, great-nieces, Emma and Abby as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Terri was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Hightower.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her memory be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.
Pallbearers will be Robert Lacy, James Parks, John Bell, Scott Morrow, Corgie Fisher and Kenneth Williams.
Funeral services honoring Terri will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Sadler Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
This sweet angel has gained her wings. Gods speed. To the family I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in piece.
I am so sorry! Jim, I loved Terri! Not only was she my biggest basketball fan, she was my friend. I loved her so much! I am so sorry for your family! Hugs and prayers to you!
All of us in Kansas have very heavy hearts with the passing of Terri.The Kansas connection will never be the same without her And our prayers go out to each and everyone of you we love you all. Take care Jim and remember you’re always welcome in Kansas bud …will be in touch love you.
Phil and Shawna: I became acquainted with Terri while she was still with UPS. I looked forward to visiting with her every time she came in before I ever found out she was related to you. I am so sorry for your loss and know she will be dearly missed. She touched so many people and I am sure everyone has a story to tell! My prayers for comfort are with you all. Love you guys!
Not goodbye, just see you later!?Our hearts are breaking for Jim & family & friends!
Precious beautiful lady and sweet dear friend! Our lives are richer for having known her. What a fighter! A real inspiration to all who knew her . We’re going to miss her so very much? Amazing memories will comfort us.
Our Condolences to Jim, Randel, Nahum family and Friends.
Terri will forever live within our hearts as her everlasting good memories are brought into remembrance to those who loved her.
We loved her so….
Nancy & Juan V. Perales
October 17, 2020
My deepest condolences Jim.
You were indeed blessed.
Sending love to the entire family. So very sorry for your loss.
Sending love to the entire family. So very sorry for your loss.
I am very saddened at the passing of Terri! She was a student in one of my Ag classes when I taught at S&S. She was a good student and a caring individual. I remember her as a quality individual, athlete, and student leader.
I pray that God has welcomed Terri into Heaven and that he gives comfort to her family and friends.
We are so sorry for the heartbreak you are all going through. Our prayers are with you. May God grant you peace as you remember her pain is over, her suffering is ended and she is with her mother once again and with her Lord in perfect joy.
Condolence to the entire family. Terri will be missed by all who knew her. She was a very special person.
Terri always had a smile on her face and if you were around her, you had a smile on your face also! She was contagious?. She will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family! RIP Terri❤️
So sorry for your loss. Terri was a great person and always had a smile. God Bless you all
What a loss. She was such a sweet person. Prayers to the family. Jerry Britt
Trish and Jimmy, so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by so many. I will never forget that smile when she delivered packages to my house. Such a sweet person as you all are
Very saddened by the news of Terri’s passing. What a Bright Light she was. You never saw her without a smile on her face. Prayers for James and family for comfort and peace.
Terri will be missed by everyone that knew her. I loved cutting up with her. Prayers to Jim and family.
Our Condolences to Jim, Randel, furey family and Friends.
From the Fussell family
Jim, Randel and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Terri. We remember so many good times with such a fun, loving and caring friend. May you all find strength and courage through the fond memories of Terri.
Love and God Bless,
Donnie and Vicki Russell
prayers are with her family. she will be missed.
I did. Twice.
Our hearts are breaking for Jim and family and friends. We’re not saying goodbye, just see you later. Precious beautiful lady and sweet dear friend! Our lives are richer for having known her. What a fighter, a real inspiration to all of us. We’re going to miss her so very much. Wonderful memories will comfort us all.
I did. Twice.
Terri we miss you, we love you, we’ll see you soon ❤️
Terri was such an amazing soul! Our prayers and thoughts are with Jim and Randel as well as the rest of her family.
Terri was a wonderful friend and Ci-worker that made each day a little brighter! We are so sorry for your loss and Terri will be missed by everyone! All of your family are in our prayers.
Deepest condolences. I have many great memories with SIS,Trudy,Blue I love you. We still have a catfishing trip to make. You get the bait ready. I’ll be there soon enuff. I’ll bring the Miller High Life and tomato juice. Make sure we got some HAG on the radio. Love you.
What a wonderful and uplifting celebration of Terri’s life at the service today. She is loving and smiling about it from Heaven. Hugs and love to Jim, Randel, the Hightower Family, the Furey family, and all of her friends. I’m so fortunate to have known her. We all love you Terri!
Had the honor of knowing Terri the better part of my life & I can’t ever remember seeing her without her shades & her smile; laughter followed her naturally wherever she went. May God Bless You all in this time of healing & know you are wrapped up in my prayers. God Speed & Keep You Always.