Terry Lee Zollinger

Our beloved Terry passed from this world leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and unwavering devotion. She was a woman who gave every part of herself to others—never out of obligation, but out of a heart that simply overflowed. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, daughter, and friend, Terry lived many roles, and she filled each of them with boundless compassion and grace.

If you were blessed enough to know Terry, then you felt her love—and she loved deeply. She had a unique way of making every person feel seen, valued, and cared for. Her presence was a comfort, her laughter a joy, and her kindness a gift she shared freely and often.

The imprint Terry leaves on this world is immeasurable. She touched countless lives, and the space left in her absence is a hole our hearts will never fully be able to fill. Yet the love she shared, the memories she created, and the example she set will continue to guide us, strengthen us, and remind us of the beauty of a life lived with an open heart.

Terry is survived by her husband, Richard Zollinger; children, Keith Beghtel, Jennifer Winkeljohn, Jeff Zollinger and Scott Zollinger; sister, Sue Toyias; and grandchildren, Tyler Winkeljohn, Tanner Zollinger, Dylan Beghtel, Reece Zollinger, Adam Winkeljohn, Aaron Beghtel, Katelyn Zollinger, Makenna Zollinger.

Terry was preceded in death by her daughter, Dodie Beghtel; and sister, Bonnie Macy.

Though we mourn her loss, we celebrate the extraordinary woman she was—and always will be in the hearts of those who loved her.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Pointe Church, 5335 Bass Road, Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025, at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN.