HENRY, TERESA COMPERE who graduate from Webb School, and attended U.T. and Merrimac College, had boundless enthusiasm for a wide range of eclectic topics. Teresa was very devoted to her husband: John James Henry Jr, and to her children: Maria Alyxandra, Laura Amanda, and Rebecca Elizabeth. She was an Air Force ROTC cadet at UT. While attending Merrimac she was on the Student Board of Governors for the Massachusetts public Interest Research Group. She was one of the first females in the 70s to join the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. A member of the clamshell alliance, She is most proud of a photograph published in the New Hampshire Union Leader with her picture under the heading Sodomites Invade Seabrook She is also fond of scheduling American Indian Movement members to speak at Webb Civics class and the chairman of the Communist Workers Party to the Young Republicans. Personal computers were a major interest in her life, starting around 1974, when she joined an explorer Scout Troop focused on early computers. This grew into a lifelong passion which Teresa enjoyed sharing with a wide range of friends and Computer King customers. Her enthusiasm led her to become Vice President of Vender Relations for the East Tennessee Computer Society and to write an educational Column for its newsletter. The critically acclaimed column won first place in educational writing from the National Association of Computer Users. She particularly enjoyed assisting both schools and The Florence Crittenton Agency with software. For 18 years she was the very successful Public Relations Chairperson for the Pellissippi Beautification Committee. At the time of her death she was reading Patricia Cornwalls Blowfly Gryzmeks Ethology of Lower Vertebrates, and Georgette Heyers the Corinthian. She is survived by her husband; children; mother: Maria Compere; sisters: Alicia & Suzy; parents-in-law: Jim & Audrey Henry. Family and friends will meet at Edgewood Cemetery 11:15 A.M. Tuesday for graveside services at 11:30 A.M. with The Rev. Dr. Craig Kallio officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel Knoxville Tennessee USA

Oh my! I am so sorry to hear this. I didn't even know she was ill. Lovely obit ... is that the one you are going to publish?? I love the part about the Sodomites, I think I would have really liked your wife a lot.

Oh my again! I also didn't know anything was amiss. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I live in Bradley County, not very far south of you. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

Please accept my deepest sympathies,........my wife is my life, I cannot imagine such a loss,.........would that we could be with you in body at this time, please take some small measure of solace in this time of adversity that we here are all with you in spirit. The world is diminished by her passing. Blessings upon you and yours,........Tom(sackrat).

Oh boy, what to say...? You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Our condolences and deepest sympathies on your sad loss.

Our condolences and deepest sympathies for you and your family. Mike and Sharen

My deepest sympathies to you and yours on your loss. She will always be with you in spirit. :O)

I'm so sorry.

Please accept my condolences at this sad time.

My deepest condolences for your loss electroglyph. Mihnea Dumitru

I'm so sorry to hear this. We all share in your grief. My condolences to you and your family. Arleen

I and my family would like to send our deepest condolences to you, John. She must have been a wonderful wife and mother. hugs Helen

I'm very bad at this sort of thing. I was tempted to just back out, but.. well all I can say is "My condolences and best wishes" Sincerely, Diolma

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Rod

I'm sorry to hear this. I share in your grief. Bob

Wish I had something more original to say, but "deepest condolences to your family and you" sums up what I'm feeling very well. She will live on forever in your memories. David

"Death is the hardest thing to bear in life"(a very wise man)My deepest sympathy to yourself,family and friends. Jed

This is so sudden and unexpected that one can hardly find the words to express the acknowledgement of what must be your most trying and darkest hour. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find peace and tranquility in your heart in the face of adversity.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Lee

Deepest condolences. -Mark

I am struck with a loss for words concerning your sudden loss Electroglyph. Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathies to you and your family and friends. I shall keep you in my prayers. May God bless you through your time of grief. Wade

My deepest and sincere sympathies for your loss, my prayers to you and your family. Please, you know we are all here for you if you need someone to talk to, I can't imagine how awful this is for you, sending a little magic your way...in this darkest of times remember to celebrate her life. This poem has always helped me in a time of loss: Don't stand by my grave and weep For I'm not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glint on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn's rain. I'M NOT HERE When you awaken in morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circle flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die

My deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to you at this time. Please know that you are not alone in your grief and that we all stand united with you in this most trying of times. May God bless you and guide you.

My sympathies to you and you family.

I'm very sorry to hear it..not much I can say at a time like this, if there was anything we could do..

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for God's hand to be on your shoulder, and His love to surround you. hugs Jess

I'm so sorry to hear this. May the memories of her give you strength and comfort in these hard times. ~Damia~

My deepest sympathy and thoughts. God Bless!

I'm so to hear of your loss electro.

My sympathies and condolences.

Electroglyph, we will set aside a moment of thought for you in our days. Willem and Madeleine

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

electroglyph, One of my best friends in college was named John Henry. I also think it is one of the names John Wayne was called in one or more of his movies. All that aside, this is a sad day for you - I can not hope to express the huge sadness that you must be feeling now. I can not express nor even hope to know what you must be feeling at this point but I grieve with you. I don't know that that will make you feel any better, but my condolences are genuine for what that is worth. I can only hope that your pain abides over time. sincerely, - TJ

Oh John my heart aches for your loss. My thoughts are with you and please know that if you need to talk at any time I am here for you. You wife sounds like an amazing, wonderful, woman, and none of us can fully appreciate the grief you must feel at this time, but remember that she will always live through you and your children. Be well and I send you hugs to keep you strong. Catlin

My condolences to you and your family.

I am so sorry to hear this John. Strength to you and your family to help you bare your pain and loss. Very best wishes for the days ahead.

Death is a change..not a finality. Remember that. We never die, just move into another room. Take care... I know days are tough now, but that soon passes. We are there for you...

This is heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry, God be with you and your family.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Very sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences. AgentSmith

My thoughts are with you sir. I had to go down this very road at one time when my wife Elizabeth succumbed to cancer at the age of 29. In that regard, if you ever need someone to talk to, please feel free to contact me.

Dave
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I dont know what I expected when I posted this message. Certainly nothing like the generous outpouring I received. To those of you who responded in this forum and in private, my heartfelt thanks. I considered an answer for several days. The details I thought to post on this forum would have been very hurtful, and I am glad now they never reached this page. I was half-mad for a couple of days (some of you would say Only that long? Youve been crazy since you started posting in this forum.). Suffice to say, I have lots of family around. Lots of family here as well as it turns out. I thank you all again. I may have to miss a week or two at a time. Death is more like a slow avalanche. There are a hundred details like doctor bills, property, and who made coffee in the mornings, which careen down after the fact, demanding immediate attention. I will check in and eventually be back.

Electroglyph, you take as long as you need to get your life in order, you need not concern yourself with us, you have enough to worry about. We know that you are going through a hard time, so if at anytime you need to talk, just give us a shout. You and your family are in our thoughts. Hold strong my friend and peace be with you.

I agree with Quest, take as long as you need and you know we'll all still be here for you when you feel up to coming back. My very best wishes to you John through this difficult time. Catlin