Birth date: Apr 14, 1943 Death date: Aug 4, 2014
Mrs. Terrie Rae Hardy, age 71, of Tulsa passed away at her home in Tulsa on August 4, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Tulsa at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 11 Read Obituary
DEAR FAMILY, THIS IS COACH CONNIE (REV. CONNIE M. ICHORD). I REMEMBER MISS LIZ AND I GOING TO OKLAHOMA CITY THE DAY TERRIE GAVE HER KIDNEY TO YOU CHRISTIE. IT WAS SUCH A GREAT DAY. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT MOTHER. THOSE OF US WHO LOST LOVED ONES RECEIVED LOVE AND GREETINGS FOR SOMETIMES SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THE DATE. TERRIE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER. MY LOVE TO YOU ESPECIALLY PAUL AND CHRISTIE. COACH CONNIE
What a blessing Terrie was to Bobby and me and to all the Stevens! She was truly an "angel friend"! For just like an angel, you did not have to see her to know that she was with you in love and in prayers. Whether we were in Oklahoma, Louisiana, in missions in Mexico, or in China while Bobby taught, I knew that she was praying for us, and she always made sure that we had enough "Scripture Cards" from the Prayer Card Ministry to give to the students, children, and people along the way. She wanted everyone to know her Lord!This desire was expressed so strongly by Terrie when I was blessed to talk to Terrie the week before she went to be with the Lord. I will never forget our talk. She was praising the Lord for His goodness. She told me how the Lord had and was blessing her with His love and grace; through the strength and love of her family; and the prayers and kindness of so many. Never did she complain or talk about her pain. In fact, she was more concerned about me, and if she had given me enough "God Loves Me" coloring books in Spanish for the children at Big Heart Orphanage in Mexico! She wanted everyone to know the message of her book, and she lived this truth! At the end of our wonderful talk, she told me that she just wanted to go and to listen to some praise music, and that is what I know she is doing now!Many years ago, Dr. L.D.Thomas taught at First Methodist about the blessings of multiplying our ministry. This truth was Terrie's life. She multiplied the Lord's love to so many, and she made His Word come alive through the Prayer Card Ministry. Genesis 12:2 says: "I shall bless you, and you shall be a blessing!" Terrie was that blessing, and that was her desire for us all!Bobby has a plaque in his office at school that says: "Only one life, will soon be passed, only what's done for Christ will last!" Terrie's life, her ministry, and her great love will truly last! The Stevens are so blessed to have known Terrie; to have been touched by the Jesus in her; and are so thankful that the Lord's Word will live on through the Prayer Card Ministry!We thank the Lord for Terrie! The Stevens..Bob, Liz, & all the family
All of us who knew and loved Terrei have indeed been "touched by an Angel". I know Angels are heavenly beings sent forth by God to help and comfort, and they're not human beings. But Terrie WAS sent forth by God to help and comfort. And some people on earth are as close to Angels as we'll see until we reach those Pearly Gates. Help and comfort to Terrie was like breathing. She didn't have to think about it…she just did it. With all the creative power. love and compassion the Lord imparted to her, she went about doing good. Always touching people for Jesus. It is so hard to imagine not seeing her again on this side of heaven. I KNOW God is good, but I agree with those that say life is not fair. If life were fair, Terrie would live to be 110.In 2003 Terrie designed a card for me as I was recuperating from a Bone Marrow Transplant. I still send that card to Cancer Patients. In the '90s my brother in St. Louis received her cards because he was suicidal. He kept them all by his chair. He was so moved and helped by the flow of cards for a season, he returned to the Lord, and sent the Card Ministry a lengthy letter to let them know what a difference their cards made, and how thankful he was.My sister endured many surgeries and setbacks before she passed away in '97. Sometimes Terrie went with me to see her in the hospital, one time with a giant Angel Card to put on her hospital room wall.Terrie always spoke so lovingly of her family. What a gentle precious soul. She never stopped growing in the faith; she was always learning more and more about the Lord and His ways. Someone said there are two kinds of people that walk into a room: those who seem to say, "Here I am!", and those who seem to say, "There you are!". With Terrie, it was always the latter. I was made to feel I was the best part of her day when we were together. Such beautiful humility, such a beautiful heart. I wonder if there's even time enough left in my life to be more like Terrie. Well, at least I know for sure I have one more cheerleader in that great cloud of witnesses cheering me on as I run the race of the high calling in Christ Jesus. I KNOW Terrie has won her race, with flying colors. Thank you Lord for the joyous times and the comfort of Terrie's friendship.Chery
Terrie was a dear friend for 39 years. We raised our children together. Thousands came to know God's scriptures and accepted Christ through her card ministry. We will miss her earthly presence; however realize Christ called his good and faithful servant home!
