Terri L. Ware, 42, Enjoyed Cooking & Shopping

Terri was born August 2, 1966 in Elyria. She lived most of her live in Grafton, before moving to Parma.

In spite of her being paralyzed in an accident in 1982 she went on to graduate from Midview High School in 1984. And went on to study Criminal justice at Kent State University and live independently.

She was a Christian who attended weekly bible studies. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. Terri loved spending time with her family.

She will be missed by her mother Betty J. Ware (nee Vonya) of Elyria, her brother Daniel W. Ware of Elyria, her sisters Shelly F. Ware of Grafton and Kimberly S. Jackson of Millersburg, and her five nieces and a nephew.

Terri was preceded in death by her father Jerry W. "Bill" Ware and her grandparents.

Her family and friends will gather at Brookdale Cemetery, 41600 Oberlin Road, Elyria, Tues. Sept. 23 at 2:00 PM for a graveside internment service. The Rev. Debbie Rutherford of Living Waters Ministry, Grafton will officiate.

The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Terri L. Ware Memorial Fund at and First Merit Bank.