Obituary of Terry Tuzzeo Schmidt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Tuzzeo Schmidt, 65, of Pulaski, TN. Terry was born March 31, 1956 in Ocala, FL.

She attended Sante Fe Community College and became a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy and was also a member of the Marion County Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit.

She later moved to Pulaski, TN with her husband where they owned Bits and Pieces Country Store and then opened Chuck's Sports Bar. Terry also devoted her time to her lifelong love of animals; caring for her many horses, cats and dogs on their farm. She also found a great passion in collecting antiques.

Terry loved her family dearly and always looked forward to spending the holidays with them. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hans Schmidt; her mother, Adeline Masterson and her father, Chuck Tuzzeo.

Terry is survived by her sisters, Bebe Frisbie and Darlene Tuzzeo; her stepmother, Anne Tuzzeo; her nieces, Paula (Robby) Bleau and Kristen (Eric) Hoose; her great-nephew's, Michael Bleau, Rowan Hoose, Bobby Bleau and great-niece, Taylor Bleau.

Hiers-Baxley will be arranging a private graveside service for the family at a later date. The family requests for those wishing to honor Terry, to please make a donation in her name to your local humane society.