Teresa “Terri” Burkholder, our own Angel here on Earth, was called home on April 1, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Terri was born on July 26, 1959 to the late Frank Rhodes and Ella Makely, who survives.

On June 12, 1982, Terri married her love, Tom Burkholder, who survives. For almost 42 years, Tom and Terri continued their faithful journey together. Tom had the privilege to be her devoted caregiver this past year. The time they spent together will never be forgotten.

Also surviving are Terri’s two children, daughter, Jaime Embres and husband Bryan and son TJ Burkholder and wife Rebecca. Terri once said that Jaime and TJ were her greatest accomplishment in this life.  Her proudest title of all was “MomMom”. She had five miracles that were blessed to call her “MomMom”, Tyler and Brielle Embres Easton, Caroline, and Cody Burkholder. Her life was completely devoted to her family, and she will forever live on in their hearts.

Terri is also survived by her sister and best friend, Tami Plaugher and husband Mike and brother Kenny Rhodes and wife Linda, as well as many special nieces and nephews.

Terri was a nurse for over 43 years. She loved her patients and would go above and beyond the job for the people that she cared about. She did this not out of obligation, but because that’s who she was.

Terri’s retirement plans were to continue to serve. She wanted to volunteer at the hospital cancer center and visit with patients who did not have family or support. If you would like to honor Terri, you can make a donation to Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center, Hope Fund, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Per Terri’s request, there will be no service and the family will share the viewing privately.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.