MADISON - Shirley Jeanne Terre, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. She was born on Feb. 3, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Florent and Jeanne (Alderwerdt) Terre. Shirley graduated from Edgewood High School and worked as a Claims Specialist for National Mutual Benefit.

Shirley was a creative person, a nonstop creator who enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, crocheting, wreath making and basket weaving. She was an excellent home cook and an icon as a baker. She loved holiday celebrations, especially Christmas. She was a passionate Madisonian who enjoyed the Farmer’s Market, Concerts on the Square and Olbrich Gardens. She loved sports and the Packers were her team.

Our mother was the happiest when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Family was everything and we will hold her in our hearts forever.

Shirley is survived by seven children, Julie (Rab Bauman) Herfel, Terre Hubler (Dennis), Kathleen (Don Arians) Herfel, Lorrie Herfel, James (Jeni) Herfel, Cheryl (Linnell Franklin) Herfel and Michael Herfel; 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Nathan, Chandler, Matthew, Nicholas, Nina, Gabrielle, Milania and Lhullie’; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew, Audyn, Acen, Arthur, Arlo, Jeremiah, Autumn and Ka’marion; brother, Harvey (Donna) Terre; and many special friends, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Herfel; parents, Florent and Jeanne Terre; sisters, Mary Louise (Frank) Winkel and Dorothy Peterson; and brother, Roger (Mary Ann) Terre.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow.

Memorials may be gifted in Shirley Terre’s name to Planned Parenthood. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Shirley Terre

February 03, 1936 - July 06, 2022

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