Teri was born in Akron, OH to Willard Jones and Joyce Jones.

She was preceded in death by Willard Jones (Father), Joyce Jones (Mother), and Gregory Fry (brother).

Teri is survived by sons Brett, Branston, Justin, and Breighton Jones; daughter Glenna Knox; and son Joseph Gillis; brother Michael Jones; brother David Jones; brother Jeffery Jones; brother Ricky Sampson; sister Lori Fry; grandchildren Jaysaun, Kassidy, and Yaiell Shingles; and Aerianna and Dominic Gillis; as well as a host of other cherished friends and family members. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Michael and Tangie for going above and beyond to take care of Ma during her final years. We love you and we appreciate you.

Teri spent all of her time with close and extended family. She was always willing to help anyone and provided a type of tough love that can never be replicated. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life-spending time with her family and bringing loved ones together through her cooking. Her home was a place of comfort, where meals were made with love and shared with laughter. Though life brought many challenges she faced each one with courage and unwavering faith. She was a true fighter, never losing sight of the blessings around her, and remained deeply thankful for the gift of life. She raised her children to be fighters as well, teaching them resilience through that same tough love. Her strength and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her, having overcome many trials in life but always coming out on the other side wiser and more blessed than before. “For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it” Proverbs 8:11.

We love you Ma, time to say goodbye. For now.