Teri was born in Paterson, NJ on December 23, 1945 to Nathan and Essie Frank. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Teri spent many years working at AT&T, although her real passion was baking. Teri will be remembered for her fabulous Thanksgiving parties, rice pudding and family favorite, chocolate chip cookies.
Teri was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edward Richard Schwartz; her parents, Nathan and Essie Frank; brother, Jerry Frank; and sister, Helen Stearns.
Teri is survived by her daughter, Debbie Pellegrini (Jim) of Cary, NC; son Howard Schwartz (Michele) of Winter Garden, FL; and her brother, Richard Frank of Westwood, NJ. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Emily, Courtney, Marissa, Noah and Zachary.
A funeral service will be held 3:00pm Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 with a reception immediately following.
Please make donations to the Duke Cancer Center. https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dci
Condolences may be sent at: www.brownwynne.com