Terri Ann Witham
- July 1, 1968 - July 15, 2012
- Cambridge, New York
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Hudson Falls, NY 12839
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“I have been thinking about you a lot today aunt Terri! I miss you so much! You were a second mother to me and did so much for me and taught me so...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Jennifer Gebo - Cambridge, NY
“Missing you so much. Love you
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Tammi Gebo 
- Cambridge, NY
“Terri, I miss you everyday and am so glad I was able to spend
so much time with you these last few weeks! You are greatly
loved and deeply missed!...Read More »
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Bethany Witham - Cambridge, NY
“Terri became family while she helped take care of my Mom (Doris Wills) during her final months before she went to be with God. My Mom called Terri...Read More »
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Gerilyn Wills Rose - Cambridge, NY
“I remember the first time I met you and Terri, Rob. I brought brown rice and lentils to you both for supper because Terri had to eat only natural...Read More »
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5 of 19 | Posted by: Janis Viren - Billings, MT
“Terri was riding with Skenesbrough rescue when I joined as a Jr member. She was a great teacher and leader...The world truly is a lesser place...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Jim Brooks - Whitehall, NY
“my heart goes out to the family and friends yes she is gone but not before she taught us to live and shine just with that warm smile and she is...Read More »
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7 of 19 | Posted by: ann barrows - salem, NY - friend
“Rob and Family
So sorry on the loss of your wife she was a very special lady with strenth, will power and love for all she...Read More »
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8 of 19 | Posted by: PATRICE AND DENNY OAKES - NY
“terri i will miss you and i will remember all the good times we had on the squad and our journey to maine and our long talks may you rest in pease...Read More »
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9 of 19 | Posted by: debra lachapelle - queensbury, NY
“terri we had so many good times together both on the squad and going to main with you i will miss you rest in pease my good friend
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10 of 19 | Posted by: debra lachapelle - queensbury, NY
“To Terri's Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. She was a great lady! Terri is now at peace, she fought hard and had such a good out look. My...Read More »
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Nancy Gilchrest-Kramer - Shushan, NY
“To Terri's Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. She was a great lady! Terri is now at peace, she fought hard and had such a good out look. My...Read More »
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12 of 19 | Posted by: Nancy Gilchrest-Kramer - Shushan, NY
“Alot of my childhood memories are of Terri and her family. Some of these memories include the many sleepovers that Terri, Tammi and I had at their...Read More »
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Julie Belden - whitehall, NY
“I want you to know that you made a great friend and it made me happy getting to know you, we shared good laughs, good times and I learned alot from...Read More »
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14 of 19 | Posted by: June Hommel - Cambridge, NY
“There are no words to express the deep sorrow that we all feel at this time. Though we did not meet here on earth, I have known of you and the...Read More »
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Glen & Diana Matthews - Douglas, WY
“May Terri's Family rejoice that she is now , at peace, and with the Lord. Her journey has ended and God has called her home. She has left a lasting...Read More »
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Lee Ann Wooddell - Cambridge, NY
“Terri, you touched my life in so many ways. We had so many laughs together. I will miss you but I will never forget the friendship we had.
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Tina Riesinger Swan - Laurel, MT
“How she was so friendly to everyone, that smile how could you forget it.I will remeber the times we did squad runs together. She was a great person.
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Maryetta Falkenbury - newburg, ND
“Love you and miss you2
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Tammi Gebo - Cambridge, NY
Terri Ann Witham, 44, of Cambridge, NY and Billings, Mont. went home to be with her Lord July 15, 2012 after a four-year fight with ovarian cancer. Her husband held her hand as she stepped into the arms of her beloved Jesus just as Terri had desired. Terri was an inspiration to many people during her illness. She repeatedly exceeded medical expectations and credited God with miraculously extending her life several times during her disease. Born Monday, July 1, 1968 in Rochester, NH, Terri was the daughter of Robert James Rozell of Cambridge and the late Arlene Matthews Rozell who passed March 25, 2012.
Terri lived in Whitehall for much of her life, graduating from Whitehall High School in the class of 1987. Terri raised her children in Whitehall, volunteered as an EMT with Skenesborough Rescue Squad, and attended the Whitehall Baptist Church.
Terri worked in health care until her illness prevented her from working. Terri worked as an emergency medical technician, nursing assistant, hospital technician, dialysis technician, and home care aide. At the time of her diagnosis, Terri had completed three years of course work toward her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology through Judson College (Alabama Baptist Women's College) in Marion, AL. Terri at first planned to use her education to help people with Alzheimer's Disease and their families, but later changed her interest to social work with cancer patients and their families. She also planned to pursue mission work among the poor in Africa with her husband, Robert.
Terri met her husband, Robert, in an ambulance at the first Cambridge Balloon Festival where they both volunteered. Several months later they were both on an ambulance crew sent to assist with the rescue operation in New York City following the 9-11 attacks. Their time in NYC, including being stationed at Ground Zero, strengthened their relationship. Terri and Robert were married at Shekinah Farm in Cambridge on July 20, 2002.
In 2008, they moved to Montana to spend time with Robert's children. Terri worked on a ranch in Lodge Grass, Mont. while her disease was briefly in remission. She also volunteered in the children's ministry at her church as she was able. Terri made many close friends in Montana, including her church family at Billings Vineyard Church. The help and prayers of her church friends helped to sustain Terri while she was away from home as her illness progressed. Terri returned to Cambridge in May to be with her family after stopping treatment.
Along with her husband and father, Terri is survived by two sons, Michael R. Gordon and his fiancee, Sarah Salvatore, both of Whitehall, and Timothy A. Gordon and his wife, Sarah, of Ft. Drum, NY; a granddaughter, Kylie B. Gordon, of Ft. Drum, NY; stepchildren Jonathan M. Witham, Julianne R. Witham, Joshua R. J. Witham and Jacob D. Witham of Worden, Mont.; a twin sister, Tammi Gebo, and her husband, John, of Cambridge; a brother, Scott Rozell, and wife, Rebecca, of Whitehall; several nieces and nephews and the Witham Clan – her husband's loving family. Terri was also predeceased by her nephews, Dominick and Kain.
Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Whiteside Church, Center Cambridge Road, Cambridge, from 10 AM to 12 PM. A memorial service, with Pastor Cal Witham, officiating, will follow.
Terri and her family wish to express their gratitude to Washington County Public Health and Hospice for the outstanding care and assistance provided to Terri and her family during this difficult time. Sincere thanks are also extended to the many people who helped make it possible for Terri to return to Cambridge to be with her family. For those wishing to remember Terri in a special way, the family requests donations be made to Friends of Hospice, 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
