Teresa Bricker-Boyd

Teresa Rene "Teri" Bricker-Boyd, 49, of Branson, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born April 7, 1966, in Kansas City, the daughter of Larry G. and Margaret (Dobson) Bricker. She departed this life Friday, September, 4, 2015, at her home in Branson.

Teri was 1984 Pleasant Hill High School graduate; later graduating from Concorde Career College, Kansas City, as a Medical Assistant. Following college she was employed as a Medical Assistant; later becoming a homemaker.

In 1987, she was united in marriage to John Wood; they later divorce. In 2001 she was united in marriage to Howard Boyd; they later also divorced. She was engaged to Phillip Mark Hankins.

Teri was a loving and kind person; always willing to help someone. She loved and adored all animals, especially cats. She was a member of the Cedar Ridge Baptist Church, Galena, Missouri.

Teri was preceded in death by her father, Larry on November 25, 1995.

She is survived by her fiancAC. Mark Hankins of Branson; three daughters, Alyssa Wood of Belton, Shianne Wood of Peculiar, and Victoria Boyd of Branson; her mother, Margaret Bricker of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Steve (and Tina) Bricker of Pleasant Hill; one nephew, Anthony Bricker of Pleasant Hill; other relatives; and many friends.

Cremation has been accorded. A graveside service and inurnment will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Children's Mercy Hospital or the Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter and may be sent in care of the funeral home.