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Teresa Elliott Obituary

Teresa Lynn Teri Elliott

Teresa "Teri" Lynn Elliott, 67, of Findlay, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in Findlay January 6, 1958, to Kenneth and Patricia (Knepper) Baldridge. Teri married the love of her life, Daryl R. Elliott (who she had known since they were both 10 years old) on October 23, 1976; they celebrated 45 years together before his passing in 2021. She is survived by her children, Jaime (Greg) Niese of Rawson, Christopher (Minh) Elliott of Findlay, and Nicole Hagerman of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Conner, Gracie, and Zach Niese and Brandon, Caylee, and Logan Elliott. Teri is also survived by her mother, Patricia Baldridge of Findlay; siblings, Cindy (Jeff) Collins, Kenny (Penny) Baldridge, Jr. both of Findlay, Joyce (John) Liptack of Sylvania, Jeannie (Greg) Light of Findlay, Brett Baldridge of Carey and Todd (Liz) Baldridge of Findlay; and her best friend, her dog, Elle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daryl; father, Kenneth; grandson, Alexander Niese; and brother, Greg Baldridge.

Teri was a 1976 graduate of McComb High School. Teri loved her family, and she found her true calling in being a mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she loved cheering them on at all their sporting events. She enjoyed camping with her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially during the holidays. Teri was an avid football fan, following The Ohio State Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Mike McClurg officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Teri to the family c/o Coldren-Crates Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 21, 2025.

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I was friends with Teri when we were in school. She was kind and alot of fun to be around. The world is a sadder place without her. I would like to send my sincere condolences to her family. She will be missed. Rose[Stoepfel] Phillips

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27

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Jan

27

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Jan

28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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