Terri Ann McKinlay

Terri Ann McKinlay, 39, of 4825 Haley Farms Drive, Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving daughter Lauren, son Jonathan and husband Stephen.

Born October 8, 1975 in Bangor, Maine, Terri-Ann was the adopted daughter of John and Pauline Applin of West Bethel, Maine. She was the biological daughter of Darlene Gilman and the late Terry Gulliver of Maine.

Terri-Ann graduated from Telstar High School in Bethel, Maine and later received a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from the University of Maine. She worked for General Electric for 17 years as a Cost Estimatorfor Steam Turbines. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Terri-Ann will always be remembered as a loving and dedicated mother. Jonathan and Lauren fondly recall the evenings of playing whiffle ball with Mom in the backyard followed by her special Mac-and-Cheese dinner. They loved her smile this Mother’s Day when they presented her with a card and gifts. Stephen recalls how joyful and fulfilled Terri-Ann was when Jonathan and Lauren came into the world. Stephen will miss her friendship, selflessness and devotion to the family. Terri-Ann inspired all of those around her by her courage as she faced her illness each day.

Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Stephen McKinlay; a daughter, Lauren McKinlay; son, JonathanMcKinlay; step-sons, Christopher McKinlay, Connor McKinlay and Collin McKinlay; sibling, Angie Goode of Maryland.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 11:00 am at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 3140 Pleasant Grove Rd, Cumming, GA 30028 with the Rev. Ted Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terri-Ann’s memory to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church or the Humane Society of Forsyth County, Cumming, Georgia. Please sign the family guest book on line at ingramfuneralhome.com.