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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, "Terri" Pope, 46 years old, born on December 23, 1966, and passed away on January 17, 2013. We will remember her forever.
January 17
January 17
Terri can’t believe it’s been 11 years
Miss you so very much
I see you every day
Your beautiful picture is on the fire place mantle
Love you sweet terriberry just know watching over me
Hugs and kisses to all
Continue to rest in peace
Until I see you again
Love Ma❤️
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
My sweet Terriberry another birthday that ur celebrating in Heaven with ur brother ur dad ur grandma Herbie so many just know ur serenading them with ur beautiful singing
So much to tell you
You would be having so much fun with cadence and lyric ur nephew and neice
Just know you always did yuur best
Continue to rest in peace until ,,,,
Happy heavenly birthday my sweetness
Love you
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
It's a wonderful feeling thinking of the joy you have brought to my life and to the lives of others. The lessons I've learned and the warmth I can still hold onto. I miss you Terri! Some of our Sands and I gathered together this summer in Chicago at Devita's. As usual, we reminisced, belly laughed, and shared old stories. When we talk about you, you are alive in our hearts, and we can feel your smile. From our African heritage: Our ancestors live on when we talk about them and voice their names into the air. We love you Terri Pope!
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Terri you would be so very proud of you little nephew and neice
Lyric and Cadence
They are soooo very delicious
They both love to sing and play the guitar and dance
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
My sweet, sweet Terri berry I can’t believe it’s been 10 years, 10 years since I heard your Songbird voice. I miss you, so but I know you’re resting in peace you with your brother you’re with grandma your cousin you’re OK and I know you’re watching over me Terri I love you I miss you. I miss you if I could do it all over again I would I would just start from the very beginning push you back up there and push you out. I love you Terri continue to rest in peace. Love you love you love you “ma”
Until we meet again save a spot for me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022
Terri, on this day I think of you but also much throughout the year. Today would have been your 56th birthday, which I am sure you would have worn with grace and dignity. Keep showering them with song in heaven and I hope to one day see you there!
December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021
Always in my heart-
Namesake (my middle name)
Dorethea derived from Dorothy- means gift of God…
Treasured memories
January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021
My Terriberry it’s been 8 years but it seems like it was yesterday
Gone tooo soon but who am I to question God children are a precious gift from God
Continue to rest well because I know you are
Your with your brother your grandma cousins and so many more
Love you thank you for the beautiful memories Love MA ❤️❤️
January 18, 2020
January 18, 2020
My sweet Terriberry it’s been six years since you received yours wings to the kingdom just know that everyday yout smiling down on me
Remembering the long conversation we would have on the phone or when u couldn’t sleep so I u would call me 1am to talk
Work really had you going
Just know that u ur brother grandma and ur cousin T and so many more have so much to talk about the other nite u came to me called my name MA missing your sweet voice rest well all
Love you and all more than words can say ❤️❤️❤️
Love you ur brother and grandma brought me so much joy joy that will be with me forever
Rest In Peace ❤️❤️
January 18,2020 Terri seven years my heart still aches think about about you so very much just
Know that
I love and as a mom parent we don’t make
the best choices at times but I did the best
Continue to rest well so much to tell you your baby brother got married last year may I saw pictures it was a beautiful wedding why Herbie n I didn’t attend it’s passed now just know this it’s wasn’t our choice and now may of this year Jason n his wife are expected twins they have not told me yet that’s taken away from me but I’ll still be their grandma Jason did his dad John his uncle and others but just not me
Life has its twist n turns and this happens to one of them but the love of God in me will not let me be angry or bitter
Continue to rest well my sweet
Terrberri hugs to my mom Wendell ur dad Wendell aka ur pope and all
See you one day always know that I love you and your brothers
Always love my children no matter what ❤️❤️❤️
January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020
Dear Cousin:
It's hard to believe it's been seven long years since you left us too soon. Your star was so bright, it's hard for me to think of you doing anything other than laughing with your amazing smile or singing with your beautiful voice. I miss you and Steven misses you and we know you are somewhere calm, rested and safe. Until we meet again....
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
My sweet baby girl another birthday year your not here physically but in spirit you and your brother my mom will always be in my heart and I carry you your brother my mom where ever I go
Your memories all around me
times might have been rough but we always pulled through we laughted cryed talked for hours you helped me shop thank goodness phone cameras came to be we shared recipes and sometimes we didn’t talk for months but boy did we make up for that
Rest well you did good I’ll see you all one day
Never ending love ‘ma’
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018
Terri just know that you are smiling that beautiful smile that you have and those cute little dimples would melt a heart
Terri missing every day missing you when i realize that I can’t pick up the phone and call you and ask you a meaning of a word or asking to to help me write ba letter or reading a letter to you that I wrote and you rewriting cause you didn’t like the way I wrote the letter
December 23, 2017
December 23, 2017
Terri i think you would be glad to know despite us having lost Wendell not long after your passing , Stephen, Jason and I are closer than ever and loving one another as family should. We all miss you greatly but we rejoice you and talk about you all the time. I look forward to seeing you in heaven cousin.
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
Terri you have been gone 4 years to the day
Missing your beautiful smile and the dimples
And those big brown eyes
Miss you you my baby girl kisses n hugs to ur
Grandma ur brother your cousin Tjwana
And all the beautiful angels
December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016
Terri I happy birthday in heaven can't believe that you would have been 50 yrs young
Just know that u are resting in peace with ur brother
who u loved unconditionally ur grandma cuz Twana ur dad
and so many beautiful angles
Until we meet again memories of u will always be in my heart
Sleep well
Love "ma"
December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016
Cousin, I still miss your beautiful smile and amazing voice
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
Terri we still miss you everyday
August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015
I was very saddened when I heard about the passing of my dear friend!! I first met Terri when she was a member of The Black Celestial Choral Esemble at Syracuse University, in which I was their pianist and I was so amazed when I heard her sing!! I knew then that her voice was a gift from God!! We became really good friends and on occasions I would invite her to sing at my home church here in Syracuse N.Y. and the congregation loved her!! She was truly one of a kind and I will never forget my friend. I pray that God will be a comfort to her family and friends in New York City and her newly found Syracuse family and friends as well!!!
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
It's been 2 years miss you so very much
Not too sad rejoicing knowing that you are at peace with
your dad grandma brother "pope" your partner in crime pope
always had your back and so many more beautiful angles
Missing your sweet voice we had our differences but it didn't last for long
Love you missing you but one thing I know for sure you have the biggest smile because you at peace
Rest well my love until we see each other again
Sending you the biggest (((((hug)))))

Love ma
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
It's been 2 years miss you so very much
Not too sad rejoicing knowing that you are at peace with
your dad grandma brother "pope" your partner in crime pope
always had your back and so many more beautiful angles
Missing your sweet voice we had our differences but it didn't last for long
Love you missing you but one thing I know for sure you have the biggest smile because you at peace
Rest well my love until we see each other again
Sending you the biggest (((((hug)))))

Love ma
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
It's been two years and I still can't believe she's gone. She was such a beautiful, creative spirit who will always live in my heart.

Love you Terri.
December 24, 2014
December 24, 2014
I woke up this morning or technically yesterday morning since it is now past midnight knowing that it was your birthday. Happy Birthday Sands.
I have always remembered your birthday for the past 29 years. I can not even believe it has been that long. I have known you even longer than that. Summer Institute 1984 the girl "tough girl from the Bronx and the other tough girl from Brooklyn" :-)
Terri, I think about you often and I am always saddened and angered by how you left us so mysteriously. i am also mad that I did not get to share our story at your memorial service. I know you are still cussing me out for that one LOL. I just thought this would be the appropriate way to acknowledge your birthday.
So again, Happy Birthday Sands.
I miss you much and your last words to me were that you still loved me and I am glad that I told you I loved you too!
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
Today marks 1 year since my sweet Terri went to be with all the other angles.............missing you like crazy, will never hear your sweet voice sing a song, will never hear you call me "ma"
rest in peace my sweet Terri, you fought a strong and mighty battle.
Rest now job well done
Gone to soon but will never be forgotten
Love you forever
Love "ma"
January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014
Terri was self-motivated, courageous, and an inspiration to others. I admire her strength. She was outspoken, honest, hilarious and an awesome writer. She was a genuinely loving person. My thoughts of sending a Christmas card with happy birthday wishes was not good enough. It is the action, the doing that counts. I regret not doing this in 2012 after speaking with Terri a few months earlier. Through all of the sadness, I keep reminding myself that she came into my life for a reason. I am a better woman, a better writer, a better public speaker because of Terri Pope. Thank you Terri for shining your light on me.
December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013
My "gift of God" and namesake Dorothy--thoughts of you are from one of our last conversations on Dec 22nd and how you were running to get your hair and nails done in preparation for your 46th bday night on the town. Thank you for seeing something special in me and trusting me with your heart's desires. You are forever with me---your "Joy luck charm." Sisterly, S. Dorethea
December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013
Happy Birthday my sweet Terri berri......................
Your first Birthday in Heaven with all the other sweets angels...
Hi to all for me....Just know that you and your cousin Tjwana have so much to talk about, Hi to my mom, my dad, brother, your dad.
I know that you are at peace............
Happy Birthday, missings you so much..................
have pics that I would like to post,your know that your mom is not good with downloading pic, etc. But I will get it done.
Christmas is just a few days away Your super best holiday.
Happy Birthday my sweet angel, singing Happy Birthday to you..........
Ty reached out to me the other day he said that he played one of the last message you left him just to hear yoyr sweet voice
Terri we all love miss you, will never forget you
Love "MA"
December 19, 2013
December 19, 2013
My Terri Berri Doreen called today
She was thinking of you and I
She said that she will never forget your
Birthday it's the same day as her sister
Missing you but she knows that you are resting
and at peace having long conversations with
Your grandma Dorothy who you were named
after your dad, cousins by brother and so many others
Love you
Happy birthday with the other angles
Love "ma"
December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013
My Terri berri
Went to visit Grandma, sent you a great big hug.
Your first Birthday, Christmas with the angels.
Today is your uncle Greg's birthday Happy birthday Greg from your little sis
Miss you so much my sweet Terri, yes we did disagree on things but in the end we agreed, and boy ccould be talk for hours............
Christmas is your your best holiday, mine too, just was not in the mood to pull out all the Christmas stuff.
Made you something really nice. Took a picture now all i need to do is post it on this page.Have to teach myself...
Love you baby girl always have and all ways will
Talk to you soon.....
Love "ma"
December 10, 2013
December 10, 2013
Hi Terri:
Still miss you everyday and sometimes can't believe you are not here with us anymore. But I know your beautiful voice will sound out forever. I'm sure you are pleasing all in heaven with it.
Happy Birthday!
December 10, 2013
December 10, 2013
Terri your birthday is coming soon, one year that your voice has be slient.
Happy birthday Merry Christmas, your favorite holiday.
No more christmas cards,
I really missed how you would sing happy birthday to me.
"ma" loves you always did always will.....
Hi to all for me, just know that that party is going on in Heaven with your dad, grandma,cousin and so many more
Love you forever.......not goodbye just I'll see you later
March 6, 2013
March 6, 2013
I will always remember Terri for her long, long talks on the phone and her infectious laughter. She was a good listener as well as a good talker. And lord knows she's talking God's ear off right know. She always had a big heart. I will miss her very much. But she is in a better place then all of us. Amen.
March 2, 2013
My Soror Terri was a determined , loyal,beautiful woman. Her voice was that of an angel---truly a gift from God. You are missed Terri and I am so grateful to have known you. My memories of you in our years at Syracuse University are treasures that will be held deeply in my heart
Rest in peace my dear Soror.
Soror Robyne Heath-Carrasquillo
February 4, 2013
February 4, 2013
Terri was a wonderful school mate from the first day we met at SU during Summer Institute. She was hilariously funny, could sing like a songbird and made sure she got you to do it her way with a kind and gentle spirit. We will miss her and keep her charm and personality in our hearts forever. Lord provide the strength to her family and friends to carry on her memory forever. '06/'08
January 31, 2013
January 31, 2013
I had only known Terri for 2 months, and in that time, I had only spoken to her over the phone; But from working with her, I could see that she was a strong and respectable business woman. She was a very hard worker, and was willing to to whatever it took to get things done. I have nothing but respect for Terri Pope, and it is a shame that she is no longer with us. May she rest in peace...
January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013
Terri will forever be in my heart. Her love for life, ability to always make me laugh and her beautiful alto voice is what I'll always remember and why I loved and adored her. My heart is truly saddened because I hadn't spoken to her in a while but she was never far from my thoughts. I believe she is with God who loves her best, singing in the heavenly choir.
January 28, 2013
January 28, 2013
To Mom – May our IVY symbol of fidelity, friendship,
and affection be a sweet reminder of your beloved daughter's determination and strength. May our songbird's, (Terri - Mteule #3)spirit forever live on and may you find comfort in knowing she was deeply loved by her sisters of AKA-Iota Upsilon Alumnae of Syracuse University. I cannot ever fill this void, but you have a daughter in me.
January 26, 2013
January 26, 2013
I will always remember Soror Terri as an amazing, talented and dynamic woman who made Alpha Kappa Alpha the organization for me to strive to become a member of. As an aspiring interest she was always "on point" and encouraged the same from me. Now a member for almost 25 years thank you Soror Terri for showing me the way.
January 25, 2013
January 25, 2013
My regret of late is that I have lost touch with so many strong, uniquely beautiful sisters of my past. Reading such warm words about Terri brings back a flood of my own memories that I shared with her. She was hilariously funny, extremely talented, strong, confident and determined. When you were in her presences you felt empowered - like all was possible. She will definitely be missed.
January 23, 2013
January 23, 2013
I am so thankful we re-connected a few years ago via email. I will always remember your voice and your talent for singing that we all enjoyed. You are missed already and have reminded us how short life can be. Everyday spent with family and friends is a gift that should be cherished.
January 23, 2013
January 23, 2013
I am so grateful for each waking day and hour that God allows me to spend with my family and my sisters. As evident in Soror Terry's last acts of determination and love on behalf of AKA, we should see this as God's way of using her as an example to uphold.
Soror Michelle Walker-Davis
January 23, 2013
January 23, 2013
My dear beautiful cousin. Yours was the wit and intellect known in the Pope family. Your infectious smile and amazing personality filled everyone around you with joy. While we met in adulthood, we bonded only as family could. I will never forget your fierce drive in business and your embrace of the beautiful things in life. Your loving spirit will always remain in my heart.
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
What I will always remember my Terri for is her infectious smile, a smile that could turn to tears in a moment , that could write a letter for her mom in a second.She was just so wonderful. It's a lot of things that I remember about my Terri I could go on and on. I know your okay with your father Claiborne and grandmother also named Dorothy. Love Always and Forever Ma
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
My Sands, Terri, was sensitive and caring. She always made me feel special and close to her. She traveled all the way from NYC, with some of our Sands and IU Sorors, to Chicago for my wedding. I have a pic of her with Sorors and me in my wedding album. I will always have that special memory of her. Terri was funny too-she could make me laugh, even when I was so sleepy, I couldn't think.
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
The last thing Terri did before she crossed (became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.) was to slip a piece of paper under my door. It was a poem she wrote for me. I still remember the last line, You are to me what morning is to day. It was beautiful. I always cherished it. Thank you Terri for being exactly that for me.
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
Terri and I learned when she was an ivy that we had a lot in common. We were both from the Bronx. We both were seeing Sigmas. We both sang. And we both enjoyed stepping. When I was a senior, I passed the torch to her. Terri sang at my wedding. I have stories I can't tell (lol) but you brought me joy and much laughter. I will miss you Terri.
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
Terri Pope - I thank God for the opportunity to know you. I remember the many laughs we shared and your support of me always. I am not sure why you chose me to be a trusted friend but I am and will always be honored for that privilege. You were a passionate woman and am so heartbroken but I know you are at peace . Thank You..
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
I met Terri when she was 16 when Jason was a baby. I used to do her hair and we used to converse about singing. She sang at my daughters wedding in 1983 and sang "Ribbon In The Sky" by Stevie Wonder. She was a very nice young lady and I had no problem nor disrespect. She always spoke with good manerism towards me.Im going to miss her very much and I think about her daily. Ms. Singleton
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
What I constantly see is her happy face, and when she smiled she lit the room with her cheeks and eyes. She was blessed with her grandmothers dimples. Terri was also creative and studious. I can remember she could write anything in an articulate form making anyone wonder who wrote it. She will always be in my heart until I see her again. Love Forever Aunt Bernice
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
I, Steven Pope nephew of Terri Pope will always remember her for putting family first. No matter how bad times were she would be there thick and thin. I will also remember her for her consistancy on me finishing high school while residing with her. My Aunt Terri truly taught me that time is precious and it can't be wasted. I will miss her and keep her memories close to my heart and mind.

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January 17
January 17
Terri can’t believe it’s been 11 years
Miss you so very much
I see you every day
Your beautiful picture is on the fire place mantle
Love you sweet terriberry just know watching over me
Hugs and kisses to all
Continue to rest in peace
Until I see you again
Love Ma❤️
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
My sweet Terriberry another birthday that ur celebrating in Heaven with ur brother ur dad ur grandma Herbie so many just know ur serenading them with ur beautiful singing
So much to tell you
You would be having so much fun with cadence and lyric ur nephew and neice
Just know you always did yuur best
Continue to rest in peace until ,,,,
Happy heavenly birthday my sweetness
Love you
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
It's a wonderful feeling thinking of the joy you have brought to my life and to the lives of others. The lessons I've learned and the warmth I can still hold onto. I miss you Terri! Some of our Sands and I gathered together this summer in Chicago at Devita's. As usual, we reminisced, belly laughed, and shared old stories. When we talk about you, you are alive in our hearts, and we can feel your smile. From our African heritage: Our ancestors live on when we talk about them and voice their names into the air. We love you Terri Pope!
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Easter

January 2, 2014

Terri was about 5/6 yrs old Easter Sunday, I always loved this picture

We were at my moms houseTerri was so very proud of her Easter outfit

Missing her like crazy
Sleep well my angel.

Added angel Marvin uncle Nates son. Dec 26,2013

Love you forever
"ma"          

High school friend and Soror

January 29, 2013

I went to high school with Terri and was a friend of hers. We had lost touch and I didnt know she had pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha, that she had become my soror.

Now she is an Ivy Beyond the Wall and forever will live in our hearts.

My condolences to her family and her chapter sorors. Terri will always be loved and never forgotten.

Soror Harriet Raghnal
Kappa Delta Chapter 

Music and Arts Alumni 

I can hear our songbird, Terri...

January 28, 2013

...singing as cited from CeCe Winans' Everlasting Love Album (1998)
To Terri’s family and loved ones

"Where there is grief, there will be hope
And if ever a hand is in need, know that I'll be holdin' on
Know that the peace that comes from above
Is the same everlasting love."

"Remember me whenever you're all alone
And if it helps you to sleep know that I'll be looking on
Know that the peace that you dream of
Is the same everlasting love."

"Yesterday and today, forever more it will remain,
Even now it's still the same
'Cause my love will never change, know that the peace
That comes from above is that same everlasting love."

 Peace and God's Blessings

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