Terri Ann Misenhimer

Terri Ann Misenhimer, age 73, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was born December 15, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois to Ann and Bill Starr. Terri was raised with eight siblings: She had one older sister, Iris; four younger brothers: Dennis, Colin, Kevin, Tony; and three younger sisters: Debra, Kathlene, and Patty. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1966.

Most folks would say that Terri was shy until they got to know her. Those who were privileged to know her well learned that she was a solid, good friend. Terri was reluctant to generalize about people, and she based her friendships on her personal experiences. Because of this, Terri best trusted those people that she truly knew. She was concerned about how those around her felt, and she always seemed to uncover the positive side of people. She could relate to others and had the ability to see their point of view, to “walk a mile in their shoes,” as the saying goes. The friends that she made, Terri kept. While growing up, some of her best friends were Helen and Les. Later in life, she became friends with Max, Jesse Lopez, Carol Fink, and Sue.

On June 25, 1968 Terri married the love of her life; Gary Leon Misenhimer, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Centralia, Illinois. Together the couple would share 53 wonderful years together. They were blessed two sons: Chris and Dan. As there family grew; they were also blessed with five grandchildren: Nate, William, Bernadette, Arthur and Patrick.

Terri loved children and being around them. She spent over 20 years working within the school lunch programs. When her family relocated to Nevada in 1998, Terri continued working within the Clark County School District as a school lunch server, until retiring in 2011.

Terry was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was devoted to her family and her faith. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs, for more than 20 years, and St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Nevada for more than 15 years. Family was important to Terri; she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and being involved in their lives. She participated as a cub scout leader, with her children in their youth and other activities that came about through out their lives. Terry also enjoyed her leisure time working on ancestry, working on puzzles, watching football and the Olympics on TV, and taking vacations to Niagara Falls, Illinois, Alabama, and visiting the ocean and beaches. Her family was completed by her fur babies, Skittles and Penny, who were her best friends for Skittles, 15 years and Penny, 2 years; and her dog, Cassie.

Terri was a trustworthy, kind, and compassionate person; the kind of woman to whom everyone was drawn. She was thoughtful, had a heart for people, and a smile that could warm your heart. She will be truly be missed.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Ann Starr; and her siblings: Dennis, Kathlene, and Patty. She is survived by her husband, Gary Misenhimer; sons: Chris Misenhimer (Andrea) and Dan Misenhimer (Sumer); five grandchildren: Nate Misenhimer, William Misenhimer, Bernadette Misenhimer, Arthur Misenhimer and Patrick Misenhimer; and siblings: Iris, Colin, Kevin, Tony, and Debra.

A visitation for Terri will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. Funeral services & committal will be Wednesday, August 11, 2021, beginning at 12:00 PM at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.

Due to Government Restrictions all guests in attendance are required to wear a mask.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Misenhimer family.