The first born of three children, Terry Ellen was welcomed by her parents Cye (Dugan) and Edith Daniel in 1947 in the town of Thomasville, NC. The Daniel family would grow to include sister Mickey and brother Michael. She loved growing up in the 50’s, her childhood memories they enjoyed and loved so much would be shared with generations to come. Terry graduated from Thomasville High School in 1965; she would often reflect back to her high school days and tell stories of all her adventures with friends.
Terry married Danny Kay Hill after graduating and later gave birth to their son, Jay Daren, and daughter, Robin. For a time, Terry worked for Indian Head Hosiery in Thomasville, and later worked in the insurance and finance industry. The marriage would end in divorce, but the friendship would remain intact for decades.
After being introduced by a work colleague, who happened to be Mickey’s best friend, Joan, Terry would marry Stephen Harrell. The family lived in many cities, as Stephen would set up new offices in NC and SC for Commercial Credit and later Beneficial Finance. Their daughter, Stephanie Erin, would prove to be their greatest accomplishment together. However, they divorced and remained great friends, until his passing in 2015.
With a creative spirit, she played the piano by ear, painted, sketched, and read poetry fervently. Her passion for beauty and desire to always make people feel special, she was a constant giver of compliments, hugs, and kisses. This passion led her to pursue her Cosmetology career, where she would spend 30 years, not only transforming outer beauty, but lives and hearts as well. A classy sassy woman for sure; to know her was to love her vivaciousness, her straight-shootin’ approach, and her beauty inside and out. Working at Head Quarters Salon, on Main Street in High Point, in the early 80s, she didn’t know she was about to meet the love of her life. Michael DiFoggio came in for a haircut, and the spark would ignite their 37 year romance. In 1987, the two families would join and grow to become a family with 5 children, Daren, Robin, Stephanie, Anthony, and Mario. The years of family vacations, milestones, and the addition of 11 grandchildren, brought much joy and great memories. Raised in the Wesleyan faith, she attended Memorial Park Wesleyan Church, with her family, along with aunts, uncles, and cousins, where she learned to nurture her relationship with Christ. For most of their married life, they were active members of Green Street Baptist Church in High Point. Terry loved the Lord and wanted to ensure her children and grandchildren were saved and would join her in Heaven one day. She was always so proud of her family and loved each of them ferociously.
Professionally, one of Terry’s greatest successes was partnering with Michael and opening and maintaining their Capelli Salons in High Point. She worked with some of the greatest women who would prove to be her dearest friends over the course of her life.
Though she battled Dementia/Alzheimer’s for many years, the debilitating disease could not rob her of her beauty and inner glow. Treasured and loved until the very end, there is so much to add and share about her beautiful life that a book could be written, but this is a glimpse into her world, a world where LOVE was the center of everything. The family would like to thank Whitestone in Greensboro for caring for and genuinely loving her like a family member; our gratitude is beyond words.
Terry was predeceased by her parents, Cye (Dugan) and Edith Daniel; and sister, Mickey Phillips. She is survived by husband, Michael, of the home; daughters, Robin Skaggs (Stephen), Stephanie Manring (Todd); sons, Daren Hill (Donna), Anthony DiFoggio (Christy), Mario DiFoggio (Kelly); brother, Mike Daniel (Sharon); grandchildren, Nathan Hill, Danielle Hill, Jackson Putnam, Blake Putnam, Benjamin Skaggs, Garrett DiFoggio, Carmen DiFoggio, Ella DiFoggio, Micah DiFoggio, Jaden DiFoggio, and Layla Manring.
A public visitation will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 14th, at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, 1301 E. Lexington Avenue, High Point, North Carolina, followed by a 2:00pm Celebration of Life in their chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.sechrestfunerals.com.
