Terrence "Terri" K. Yandell

Terrence Kazara (Simmons) Yandell, 72, of Tahlequah, OK was born October 18, 1949, in Dumas, TX to Charles and Pauline (Williams) Simmons and peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her home with her loving family by her side. She lived in Riverside, CA; Braggs, OK; and made Fort Gibson her home for the last 36 years. Terri received her formal education in Fort Gibson, graduating with the Class of 1968. She met and later married the love of her life, Cleo Yandell, on November 28, 1968, at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Together, they spent 53 years and 17 days making precious memories. Terri worked as a fork truck operator for Acme Engineering and retired in 2005. She was an avid reader, and her favorite writer being Stephen King. Terri loved anything to do with nature. She loved hiking, fishing, and having her dogs by her side. Crocheting was a thing she would do during football season. Terri learned the game, then cheered for “Da Bears”. She is loved by many and will be missed by even more. Terri is lovingly survived by her husband, Cleo of the home; sons, Johnny Yandell of Tahlequah, OK and Jake Yandell and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Cindy Peterson and husband Tom of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Zach Peterson of Tulsa, OK; Broc Peterson and wife Cheyanne of Idabel, OK; and Coby Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; granddaughters, Kimarie Peterson of Stillwater, OK and Cayenne Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; a great-grandson, Kalvin Peterson of Idabel, OK; brothers, Charles Simmons and wife Robin of Terry, MS; Anthony Simmons and wife Julie of Coweta, OK; Michael Simmons and wife Mary of Haskell, OK; sisters, Debra Turney and husband Ed of Braggs, OK and Della Baumann and wife LaRae of Rock Hill, SC; and her four-legged best friend, Wally; extended family and many friends. A family conducted celebration of Terri's life will be held 1PM, Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Fort Gibson First United Methodist Church with Chaplain Bob Hancock officiating. The family of Terrence Kazara Yandell has entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Terrence "Terri" K. Yandell

October 18, 1949 - December 15, 2021