
Funeral expenses for Kelly & Terry
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Hi, I am Michele, a friend of Terry & Liz’s. I originally started this GoFundMe for Terry’s Nursing Care, however they have recently faced an unimaginable series of events that has left Liz emotionally and financially overwhelmed. After the sudden and tragic loss of their beloved daughter, Kelly, she is now grappling with the additional burden of Terry suffering a stroke due to the emotional stress and his untimely death as well. The mounting unexpected funeral expenses have placed an immense strain on Liz due to her taking unpaid time off to plan both funerals and grieve. Together, we can help alleviate her financial worries during this devastating time. Kelly's passing has left this family shattered. The grief they are experiencing is immeasurable, and the ability to cope has been further compromised by Terry's stroke which led to his unexpected Death as well. The weight of these consecutive tragedies has left Liz physically and emotionally drained. As Liz mourns the loss of their daughter and now her husband, they are also faced with the daunting reality of medical expenses incurred during Terry's illness.
Liz has had to take unpaid leave in order to plan both funerals and cope with both losses.
Terry had dedicated his entire life to caring for others as a paramedic for 30 years, and as a much-loved member of Cooks Children's Hospital for 21 years. His compassionate nature and selflessness made him the shirt off his back kind of man, a loving stepdad, and the best dad and grandfather anyone could ask for. Terry has always been a beacon of light in our lives. His warm smile, compassionate nature, and zest for life have touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. Whether it was lending a listening ear, offering a helping hand, or simply being a source of unwavering support, He has shown us the true meaning of love. They both have actually. Liz is one of my best friends, she has listened to me cry, invited me to dinner when I didn’t want to eat and they have taken me on vacation to keep me from being alone after my husband died.
Life took an unexpected turn for Terry when he was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor. Despite the challenges he faced, Terry displayed remarkable resilience and fought against the illness with unwavering strength. For a while, it seemed as though he was winning the battle, but recently, his condition had worsened as the tumor had spread rapidly. When he learned the news of his daughter passing, it was more than he could bare and he had a stroke, less than 48 hours of their daughters death, Terry also passed with Liz by his side, holding his hand.
As the sole breadwinner now, Liz is facing the immense responsibility of covering the costs of caring for her grandson, the mortgage, and all the bills on her own. It is a daunting task.
We are asking that Friends, family, and neighbors to rally together and support them during this challenging time and recognize Terry's selflessness and the countless lives he has touched throughout his career. Inspired by his unwavering dedication to helping others, we have decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign to provide financial assistance and to alleviate some of the burden on Liz. We know this time of year is difficult, we are just asking to help as much as you can.
The campaign, aptly named "Funeral expenses for Kelly & Terry" is aimed to raise funds for both Terry and Kelly’s unexpected funeral expenses. Please know that your contributions will make a significant difference to Liz.
Thank you so much for your help.
Organizer and beneficiary
Michele Stogsdill
Organizer
Keller, TX

Elizabeth Bateman
Beneficiary