Tuesday Addition

Teri Tarleton
Teri Ann Tarleton, age 49, died on July 28, 2008 at her home in Moscow, Russia. Born July 4, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA, she graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1981 with a degree in music and was married to Ed Tarleton in 1982. Teri and her husband Ed were appointed to the mission field by the International Mission Board of the SBC nearly 15 years ago, and along with their four children moved to Moscow, Russia in 1994. She was an accomplished bassoon player and actively served in multiple other capacities. Teri will always be remembered for her incredible singing voice. She was fondly known by many missionary children as ”Aunt Teri” and lovingly reached out to children of all ages. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Adam, 21 daughters, Anna, 19, and twins, Rachel and Rebecca, 17. She is also survived by her parents, Russell and Betty Halliger of Park Hill, OK, and her siblings, Michael and wife Cindy Halliger, Tony and wife Jodell Halliger, Lynda and husband Ormond Otvos, Cathy and husband Adam MacDonnell, and twelve nieces and nephews. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in honor of Teri Tarleton to the International Mission Board for the ongoing task of missions work around the world. Send donations to the International Mission Board, Teri Tarleton memorial donation, PO BOX 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0767. Her funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. at Nicoma Park First Baptist Church, 1931 Nichols Dr., Nicoma Park, Okla. Arrangements are being handled by Barnes Friederich Funeral Home, 1820 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City, Okla. 73130.

Published in The Oklahoman on 8/4/2008