Terese Erwin, a beacon of light and joy, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. The matriarch of our family was born on October 3, 1949 to Carmen and John Dryden Jr. She lived in Miami Shores and attended Notre Dame Academy. She married Randy Erwin on November 10, 1973 and together they had three children, Leanne (Laurie), Randy Jr. (Priscilla) and Judy (Gaby).
She went back to school in her 50’s to get her early childhood education degree and loved her time as a preschool teacher. She loved watching baseball, playing games, and watching movies.The eternal optimist, even when faced with a stage IV metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, she never let the disease break her spirit. Diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2016, it became metastatic in March 2018. She continued to smile and enjoy every day to the fullest.
Her greatest joy came from her time with her seven grandchildren, Heston and Colton, Sky, Autumn and Ivy, and Penelope and Aurelia. The kindest soul to grace this earth, Terese was the epitome of selflessness and love. She will be remembered by those who knew her for her heart and her positive outlook on life.