Terri Lynn Markle

     Terri Lynn Markle passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was 65 years old.

     Born in 1958 to Larry and Wanda (Sherman) Markle, Terri surpassed early predictions and went on to have a joyful and productive life. She graduated from Special Education in 1979 and began working at the Carroll County ARC’s Summer Enterprises. She showed a genuine passion for her work and enjoyed a variety of positions, from supported employment to small parts assembly and life skills programs. Terri was one of the longest serving clients and only retired when health issues and mobility challenges required it.  

     Terri loved her family, and the Waltons. Her ideal day included a TV tray filled high with stickers, a family picnic and an early bath. Every Sunday found her in the front pew at Piney Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was a member since 1974. Terri’s Christmas Pageant solos became an anticipated tradition. She was a joy to all who knew her and her bright smiles were contagious.

     In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Scott of Harney; aunts, Donna Smith and Nina Reaver of Taneytown; uncle, Ray Hartland of Silver Run; dozens of cousins and countless friends and admirers.

     A celebration of Terri’s life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Piney Creek Presbyterian Church, 4472 Harney Road, Taneytown, MD 21787 at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Matthews officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of memorial gathering from 11-12 at the church.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Terri’s memory to, The ARC of Carroll County, 180 Kriders Church Rd, Westminster, MD 21158 or Piney Creek Presbyterian Church, 4472 Harney Road, Taneytown, MD 21787. Online condolences can be expressed at www.myersdurborawfh.com.