Terri I. Hollrah

Terri I. Hollrah, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Monday, January 16, 2023, with her loving and devoted husband of 43 years by her side. From the moment she entered the world, Terri’s life could only be described as “miraculous.” She was born on the military base in Taipei, Taiwan to Karl and Marjorie Ackerman during his posting with the Foreign Service. At just weeks old Terri survived a serious illness, and she was often told that she was lucky to be alive – a message she took to heart and embodied through her endlessly optimistic attitude and positive outlook on life. Her husband, Glenn Hollrah, first saw “an angel” at the University of Maryland when the setting sun drew his attention to her beautiful smile. A chance encounter the next week brought them together, and they both believed God led them to find their perfect partner in each other. When she was 45 years old, Terri experienced another miracle when she was successfully treated for ocular melanoma. Though she lost some vision in her eye (and was already deaf in one ear from the medicine that saved her as an infant), she never complained or allowed it to deter her from enjoying life to the fullest and finding the silver lining in every dark cloud, even when the cancer returned last year, and she bravely completed four clinical trials. Terri loved children and was happiest spending time with Glenn and their four kids (and eventually, four grandchildren as well). She worked in different areas of nursing during her career but retired as a beloved school nurse and health educator. She was constantly active and especially enjoyed kayaking, taking long aerobic walks, exploring new places, and sharing her passion for nutrition and wellness with others. Terri made everyone in her life feel loved and cared for, including her five siblings and their families, and her warmth and kindness made her a favorite at the local coffee shop of every place she lived in Maryland, Florida, Colorado, and Arizona. She will be forever missed by her husband, Glenn, her four children and their spouses: Erin and Frank Jolley, Brian and Kristin Hollrah, Kelly and Alex Gicale, and Julie and Daniel Somerville, and her four grandchildren: Sadie, Ainsley, Mahalia, and Isabella. We cannot begin to express our deep gratitude for the many friends, family, and caregivers who supported Terri, especially in recent months. A celebration of Terri’s life will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Friday, January 27 at 10:30 a.m. The address is 425 South Tamiami Trail Osprey, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Terri’s name to the Tidewell Foundation or Dr. Lutzky’s Research Fund at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Terri I. Hollrah

January 16, 2023