Ara Lois Terry

Ara Lois Terry

January 31, 1943 – January 15, 2022

Ara “Lois” Terry passed away peacefully in San Leandro, California on January 15, 2022 at 78 years old. She was born on January 31st, 1943 in Palmdale, California.

                Ara, “Lois”, was a long-time resident of Ripon, California for the last 60 years of her life. Ara was a loving and wonderful mother, and an avid lover of cats. Over her lifetime, she rescued countless cats and kittens, and saw to it that they had a better life. She will be remembered as a brave fighting spirit to the end, who now rests peacefully with the Lord.

                Ara is survived by her beloved sons, Kevin Joe Terry and Eric Basil Terry, both of Ripon; as well as her brother, James Gardner of Lawton, Oklahoma.

                In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in Ara’s memory to your local animal shelter, rescue, or humane society.