She was born to parents Betty and Buddy Pritchard on 03 January 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1956 and married to her high school sweetheart Don Fitzgerald in 1957. They were married for 63 years and had 2 children, and 3 grandchildren.
She went on to study Cosmetology working in that field for 50 years. In that time she won several awards, managed her own salon, and had many long time clients who became close friends.
Teri loved life, laughter, and her family. She was passionate about helping others and spent much of her free time involved in the "We Care" foundation helping women with alcohol and drug problems.
Teri is survived by her husband Don Fitzgerald, son Tad Fitzgerald, daughter Dina Fitzgerald, sister Tracy Mayberry, grandson Brandon Fitzgerald, granddaughter Jennifer Fitzgerald, Grandson, Eric Fitzgerald and daughter in law Donna Fitzgerald.