It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we announce the passing of our mother, Terry Lee Cooley (Moore), who left this world peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Born on May 9, 1955 to Stanley Conrad Moore and Violet Evelyn Moore, Terry was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness to all who knew her. Terry had a rare gift for making everyone feel welcome. Whether you were a lifelong friend or a new acquaintance, she greeted you with warmth, sincerity, and a generosity of spirit that immediately made you feel at home. Her legacy is one of love, strength, determination and delicious meals! Though she is no longer with us in person, her spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched.
She was the beloved mother of Sierra Vick (husband Steven Vick) and Brent Cooley (wife Emily Cooley and children Harley and Marshall Parker) who surrounded her with love as she passed peacefully.
A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27, at Crossroads Fellowship Church – Wake Forest Campus, 13029 Keith Store Rd, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587. We invite everyone who knew and loved her to join us.
In honor of Terry, we ask that you carry forward her legacy by showing kindness, extending grace, and cherishing the time you have with those you love.
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Terry Lee Cooley
May 21, 2025
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ First Cremation Society
Jeffrey Arsenault
May 21, 2025
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Our deepest condolences and sending love and prayers to the Cooley and Vick families.Thinking about you all during this time.The Arsenaults.
Steven Vick
May 21, 2025
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Love you Ms. Terry, I was honored to stand by your side during your lifes events.. good & not so good Words cannot express my feelings on losing you.
Casey Ball
May 21, 2025
I’ll always remember Terry for the amazing meals she shared and the joy she brought into every room. Her laughter was one of a kind — full of spirit and impossible to forget. She never hesitated to offer a smile or a kind word, and she had a special way of making your day just by being herself. Her warmth and light will be deeply missed.
With love, Book Club
May 22, 2025
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May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may her memory bring you peace.
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Beth
May 22, 2025
Terry was one of the kindest and sweetest people I will ever know. She was always doing for others and always had a smile. I will miss her dearly. She was so proud and loved her family so much. love to all Beth.
Anonymous
May 22, 2025
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Anonymous
May 23, 2025
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Our love and prayers are with you all!
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Whit & Kristen Bartholomew
May 26, 2025
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Brent & Emily, Sierra & Steven- we are heartbroken. Your mom was such a sweet, precious woman, and we are honored to have known her.
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May 26, 2025
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