Terri Denise Whitlock

March 13, 1955 - November 20, 2020

Terri Denise Whitlock, 65, of Tishomingo, passed from this life on November 20, 2020, with her family by her side, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Terri was born on March 13, 1955 in Bellflower, California to Howard and Coradell (Robinson) Coffman. She grew up in California; where she later met her husband of 28 years, John Whitlock, raising their family in Medford, Oregon before making her home in Tishomingo. Terri was a caregiver at heart, always making sure her family and friends were taken care of. She enjoyed music, and had a talent for playing the piano. She was an avid reader that loved to write, and collecting Native American antiques and novelties. She had strong religious beliefs, cared about donating to charities, and if it made others happy then she was all for it. Terri was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a caring grandma and an exceptional lady who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Terri is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Coradell Coffman. Those she leaves to cherish her memories are her husband, John Whitlock; children, Shaye Lutz and husband Curt, Adam Whitlock; grandchildren, Jeremy Villa, Kyle Villa, Hailey Lutz; sister, Karen Kirby; sister in law, Linda Mazzoni and husband Larry; cousins, Paul and Darlene Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be having a private memorial at a later date. Family and friends can leave online condolences at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home.