Gina Ann Stankard (née Terilla) passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 58. Gina was born in Elmer, New Jersey. She grew up and raised her family in Akron, Ohio. In 2015, she and her husband, Jeff, moved to Florida, where they lived in both Palm Beach Gardens and Naples.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff; her children, Shea (married to Paul Odell-Scott) and Jack; her parents, Perry Terilla (partnered with Arnie Gunderson) and John Terilla (married to Lee Ann); her brother, John (married to Christine Etheredge); as well as her nieces, nephews, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Gina attended Copley High School where she was recognized for her writing skills with a scholarship to attend Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted and Talented. She furthered her education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she pursued her passion for writing by earning a degree in English Literature. During college, she studied abroad for a year in Luxembourg.
Gina was an exceptional homemaker and mother who also pursued her passion for wellbeing by teaching and practicing yoga. She was known for her excellent taste in fashion and interior design as well as her gift for writing. Gina and Jeff enjoyed many years of beach days and sunsets together in Florida.
The family will host a private memorial service in early 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gina's memory may be made to the Save The Manatee Club (www.savethemanatee.org).
