After Terri graduated from Drew Central High School in 1977, she joined the workforce before entering college. During this time, she worked for the University of Arkansas Monticello as an administrative assistant to the chancellor, director of the Fine Art Center, and secretary for the SEARK Concert Association. While working at UAM she completed her undergraduate degree with a major in English and a minor in History and became the first member of her family with a college degree and established a love for learning that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. It was at this time she fell in love with teaching and continued her education by earning her Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree and becoming a teacher. She was a well-loved educator in Southeast Arkansas at Drew Central, McGehee, and Dermott schools. In her years as an educator, she was awarded the Arkansas Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year. After retirement Terri had the delight to homeschool her own grandsons, instilling them numerous life lessons along with their academic learning. One phrase that has become our family motto came from her time of homeschooling, ''We can do hard things''
In 1986, while working at UAM, Terri met Andy Connard and thus began their beautiful love story. Terri and Andy married June 2, 1989, in the front yard of Terri's parents. Guests in attendance couldn't even hear the vows due to the big trucks rolling down the highway. With this union a family was born because Terri came with a daughter, Miranda Lynn, (Randi) who Andy adopted in the years to come. Soon after another daughter, Bethany Carmel was born, and the Connard Family was complete.
Throughout her life Terri blossomed with her many passions, reading, shopping, gardening, music, but also a love for creating. Terri was an excellent writer on her own but also collaborated with others. One of her most cherished pieces was editing ''My Unforgettable Memories of World War II'' by Dr. Jesse Coker. Not only did she create with words, but she loved creating art, crafting, painting, and turning old
things new when placed in her hands. Her most gifted act of creation was the ability to create joy wherever she was. If Terri was there, you would also find laughter and smiles. She made ordinary days special and holidays priceless and she just made everything so much more.
Above all else in her life, Terri loved the Lord. She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at the age of 16 and grew in the grace and knowledge of Jesus the rest of her life. Her greatest legacy is passing on the love of Jesus to her children and grandchildren as she led them to the Lord. She had a beautiful voice and loved to worship, and she was a prayer warrior for her family and the world.
Terri was predeceased by her grandparents William Alfred Moore, Sr and Annie Mae Marshall Moore and Theodore and Velma Rial Piper. Her father, William Alfred Moore, Jr; two brothers William Alfred Moore III and Steven Vincent Moore. She is survived by her husband Andy Eugene Connard; two daughters, Randi McMahon and husband Jonathan of Monticello, Bethany Connard of Little Rock two grandsons Aaron Connard McMahon and Nicolas Monroe McMahon of Monticello, her mother Linda Moore of Monticello and a sister Crystal Cherry and husband Cody of Bella Vista, and her dear friend as close as a sister Georgina Fivecoat of Monticello, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved pups Maizee and Maddie who brought her so much joy.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Celebration of Life services will follow at 4:00 p.m. You can sign Terri's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(15)
Shelia Ratledge
monticello, AR Thursday, February 20, 2025 Andy and family I'm so very sorry for your loss my heart was broken when I found out about Terri taking her Heaven journey she has always been a part of my life in some way but my heart also rejoiced because Terri had made the flight we are strive to take and had been welcomed home by her Lord and Savior she had no more pains no more sickness her body was made well Terri had her perfect healing her complete healing and I know Terri wouldn't want us to be so sad and yall to be down and out with gribut for a moment because she had obtained what every Christian lives for{ to see Jesus face to face }
love you all prayers and hugs
shelia, Danny and Eli
Andrew Briant
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Andy, Randi, Crystal and family, So sorry for your great loss. 🙏 s for your peace and comfort at this sad and difficult timeLindsay A. Grissom
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Randi, you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, LindsayTrudy Carrington
Rowlett, TX Wednesday, February 19, 2025 I was a classmate of Terri's. I am so sorry for your loss. May God have his arms wrapped around you all during this time.Karla Lynn Shaffee
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Randi and family. Mrs. Terri was a sweet lady. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you!Pam Gladden
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 What a special sweet lady. I met her while teaching at Drew Central. I always thought so much of her because she radiated love and laughter. I send my love and prayers to all the family. I know Terry loved the Lord with all of her heart. I pray for comfort for your family.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 To Georgina Fivecoat-- Dear Georgina, When I saw Terri'a name in the obituaries, I thought of you immediately. I know you & she had a special friendship for many years, and you were like family to the Moore/Connard families as they were to you. You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time. Love, KayKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 To Terri's family, I am sorry about the great loss of Terri. She was a special lady to anyone who had the privilege of knowing her. You all have my prayers of comfort at this sad time.Judy Howard
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Dear Andy, Linda, Randi,Cristal and Family,so sorry to hear of Terri's passing I know she will be missed dearly. I worked with her at UAM she always had a smile on her face. She was a loving Daughter, Wife Mother,Grandmother and Friend.The family is in my prayers. Just know she is with the LORD watching all her love ones. May the LORD give you comfort and strength the days ahead.Love Judy ya'll are in my prayers.
Otis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Terri will be missed by so many. She was a Beautiful Soul. Prayers for Bro. Andy, the girls, grandsons and all her family and friends. RIP Beautiful Lady, until we meet again.Telese Huffman
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Andy, Randi, and Family: I love you all. My heart hurts for your loss. I have some sweet memories of Ms. Terri that I will cherish forever and I am so glad to have known her. Please know that we are here for you.Julie Rice Kinnaird
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Andy, Randi, Crystal, and Linda. I’m so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Gloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Monday, February 17, 2025 Family , I am so very sorry for your loss . Such a sweet and devoted mom (every softball game) I know she will be missed by many . Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.Judy Sipes Smith
Jacksonville, AR Monday, February 17, 2025 I am sad to learn that my dear friend Terry is nolonger with us but I know we will meet again where there will be no more pain.Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, February 17, 2025 L'm so sorry to see this about Terry. My deepest sympathies to the family.