Theresa “Terri” Sherrer Bell Sullivan was born on September 9, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Mary Theresa Davidson Bell and Eric Bell, Jr. M.D., who preceded her in death. She passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center after an extended battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Terri is survived by son, Robert “Bobby” Eric Sullivan (Cindy), grandson, Logan Bailey Sullivan, two sisters, Lucile “Lucy” Wilmot Bell Negin (Gary) of Redlands, California and Mary “Molly” Patton Bell Kirkpatrick (Danny) of Rock Hill, South Carolina; and brother, Eric Andrew Bell of Maryville, Tennessee.
After graduation from St. Cecilia Academy, Theresa attended Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, where she obtained a BA degree with a double major in Philosophy and English. She and her family moved back to Tennessee after her father’s death in 1975. Ironically, she passed away on his 100th birthday. She later went to school and obtained her Certificate in Paralegal Studies. She worked in insurance and finance for most of her career and retired from Ford Motor Credit.
Theresa’s favorite activities included spending time with her beloved grandson, Logan, son and daughter-in-law, reading, gardening and caring for her animals. She also enjoyed spending time with her treasured friends until she became too ill; however, she followed and stayed in touch by phone and through social media which uplifted her spirits. Throughout her life she volunteered when she could at the Nashville Humane Association. She will be remembered for her wise counsel, generous spirit, and her love for all creatures great and small. All of her beloved pets through the years were rescued or adopted. Her quick wit and keen sense of humor as well as her ability to tell stories both factual and embellished, will be remembered.
The family sincerely appreciates the genuine love and care of the staff and physicians at Vanderbilt, including: Palliative Care, Intensive Care, Hematology, Pulmonology and Infectious Disease. We are grateful for the time we were able to spend with Terri knowing she was in capable hands. We deeply appreciate the love and support of her devoted friends who came to visit and support her family.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held in the chapel at Saint Henry Church on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nashville Humane Association.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18