Terren Cusson’s children and her family are facing an unimaginable and heartbreaking situation. Terren, a deeply loved and cherished soul, is currently on life support after a tragic incident.

Terren’s wishes of organ donation is being honored- selflessly offering herself to others—a true reflection of the compassion and depth she carried throughout her life. Because of this final act of kindness she wished for; she is on life support.

Terren was more than a friend; she was like a sister, someone who loved deeply, noticed the unseen, and carried the pain of others as if it were her own. She lived with addiction, but that was never who she was. It was part of a long fight to survive pain that never let go. Terren’s extraordinary empathy made the world heavier for her, but it also made her presence a gift to everyone who knew her. She leaves behind her children, loved ones, and friends, all of whom are now navigating grief, shock, and heartbreak.

Funds raised through this GoFundMe will help Terren’s children travel from Illinois to Helena, Montana, so they can honor their mom and lay her to rest with peace. The support will also cover memorial service and end-of-life expenses, including cremation and a cremation box, all the things no one thinks of.

We all want Terren to be remembered with dignity, love, and respect. Her family is grieving in real time and trying to hold one another together through decisions no family should have to make. Any contribution—big or small—will help ease the financial burden during this devastating time. Your support means so much as family come together to honor Terren’s life and legacy.

If you are reading this and are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or considering harming yourself — please pause and reach out. You matter. Your pain is real, and you do not have to carry it alone. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or Text 988 — available 24/7. Addiction Help (U.S.): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — SAMHSA’s National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7. If you are outside the U.S., please seek local emergency support or a trusted person.

With gratitude and a heavy heart—Jacqui Simonson, Terren’s in-law/friend/Dayton’s Mom.