2022
Theresa L. “Terri” Metzinger, 53, of Dayton, IN entered into the joy of our Lord Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home. Terri was born to John L. Walls and Linda S. Fryer Pettway on April 25, 1969, in Chillicothe, OH. Terri worked at the Dayton United Methodist Church Daycare. She also worked at Woodland Elementary School in the library. Terri was a graduate of Twin Lakes High School in 1987, she attended Ivy Tech and Ball State University. Terri was a proud mom and loved her family more than words can describe. She attended the Dayton United Methodist Church since graduating from high school. Terri enjoyed the movie,” The Sound of Music” and reading. Terri is survived by her son: John K. Metzinger Jr. and his fiancé Cama Lucas of Lafayette, IN. Mother: Linda S. Pettway of Yuma, AZ. Father and stepmother: Rev. John L. and Melinda Walls of Calhan, CO. Two sisters: Beth (Marc) Plybon of Lafayette, IN and Christin Walls of Colorado Springs, CO. Former husband and close friend: John K. Metzinger Sr. of Fort Wayne, IN. Two nieces: Kaitlin Plybon and Hayley (Mitchell) Powell. Nephew: Levi Tillotson. John Jr. Godparents: Brian and Carla White of Lafayette, IN. She is preceded by four children: two at birth, Joshua Levi and Daniel John and two during her pregnancies. Grandparents: Ruth and Leroy Walls, George and Maribelle Fryer. Stepfather: John Appleby.
The Metzinger Family invite friends to visit, Tuesday, May, 24, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Dayton United Methodist Church, 7201 Wesleyan Drive, Dayton, IN 47941. A Celebration of Terri’s Life will be 11:00am Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the church. Rev. John Walls and Rev. Brian White will officiate. Memorials may be directed in Terri’s memory to Little Angel Gowns, 562 S. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46239.
Visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences. Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel in Flora is honored to serve the Metzinger Family.
Condolences for the family 09
Missy Anderson
May 21, 2022 7:23 pm ·Kate, Beth, and family,
My heart hurts for all of you…knowing and understanding the tremendous loss you all feel. I pray that you are comforted by the many memories, incredible love shared, and knowledge that Terri is experiencing pure joy in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She is Home. Praise God for the hope that is only found in Him, that we too, will experience that joy and be reunited with our loved ones someday soon!
Love you,
Missy
Suzette Post
May 22, 2022 3:41 am ·In Gods presence she now resides, unbroken, healthy, and cherished.
My prayer is for Gods overwhelming arms of comfort to surround you all and bring you the peace, that only HE can provide.
Terri was a sweet person, who adored her son and family. I feel blessed to have known her! 💛🙏
Jake Light
May 22, 2022 3:20 pm ·My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. There will be a day where we will all have a better understanding and rejoice in that moment. God be with her and the family.
Amy DeMoss
May 22, 2022 7:39 pm ·Terri was a talented, funny, kind, and loving friend and mother. She was a blessing to me. May God’s peace and comfort surround you all as you walk through the days ahead of missing her here on earth.
Jodi Fujimoto/Slayton
May 23, 2022 7:09 am ·Beth, Marc and family,
How precious are the memories you’ve made! I remember when we met, how she, your whole family, welcomed me and the love you all shared with me,
I will never forget!
Sending Love and condolences to you all!
Darren Edgington
May 23, 2022 2:15 pm ·Terri was a beloved cousin whose face and big smile just beamed. Based on Jesus’ certain promise, I know she’s shining like the sun now. How blessed I feel that God allowed me to have grown up with her in my life. We were part of the same clan. What joy it is today to consider that she’s not gone, just away, and that only for a stent. I assuredly shall see her again where there is no more crying or pain. I can’t wait to catch up again, to learn what I’ve missed out on while she adventured ahead. What a comfort it is to muse about the saints that surround her, those we’ve known together – they are so alive, so warm, so embracing, better by far than that family-filled home on Black Run in this life. How wonderful! In that happy throng, she is beholding the star of the show, caught up in holy awe as she looks right into the face of the Jesus. Oh to see what she sees! It makes me jealous, makes me yearn for home. Praying for you all – Uncle John, Bumby, Linda, John sending some special love your way as my heart goes out to you all!
Larry and Melba Lundien
May 23, 2022 8:06 pm ·To all the family, We are so very sorry for your loss of Terri. We are praying for all of you as you grieve. God comes close to the broken hearted and that’s what we pray that you sense God’s incredible comfort. We know Terri is now experiencing the full love of God. But we share your pain and loss at her sudden passing. We love you all and will be praying as you go through these difficult days. Love, Larry and Melba and family
Kim Jacobs
May 26, 2022 11:27 pm ·So sorry to hear of Terri’s premature passing. She will always be remembered here well and with affection as a good cousin. Condolences to you all as you deal with this difficult parting. Our love and thoughts are with you.
Kim and family
Carroll and Patty Cohee
May 29, 2022 6:59 pm ·John, Melinda and family
We send our love and condolences from the Cohee family. May our Lord comfort you all.
Carroll Patty Derrick Macey Anderson and Jedi
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