Theresa LaVonne "Terry" Smith, age 84 of Zumbro Falls, died on January 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys' Campus.

Terry Christensen was born on February 25, 1932 in Tyler, MN to Harold and Lucille (Krier) Christensen. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1950. She worked at the Chat-n-Chew Restaurant as a waitress for a year. At the end of 1950 she moved to Rochester. There she met Vernon F. Smith in 1950. In 1955 the couple was married at the Little Brown Church in Iowa.

Over the course of 44 years, she worked as a waitress at Green Parrot, Michael's, Country Kitchen, Tooties Cafe', and room service for the  Kahler Hotel. Her most recent job was Housekeeper at Methodist Hospital, retiring after 14 years of service.

Terry and Vernon moved out of Rochester to Lake Zumbro in the mid 1970's where they built their dream-home and retired.

She spent her life surrounded by friends, boating, camping, and just enjoying what life had to offer.   She was loved at adored by all who knew her and will truly be missed.

Terry is survived by her husband, Vernon Fredrick Smith of Lake Zumbro; two children, Pamela Kiehne of Grand Meadow, and Wayne Smith of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Justin) Moberg of Eagan, MN, Christopher Kiehne of Big Lake, MN, Stephanie (Corey) Knutson of Rochester, Jonathan Kiehne of Eden Prairie, MN, Jeff of Rochester, Vanessa Smith of LaVerne AL, Brysen Smith of LaVerne, AL; four great-grandchildren, Violet, William, Carley, and Landon; brothers, John "Jack" (Eleanor) Christensen of Rochester, and Victor (Marge) Christensen of Coon Rapids, MN.

Terry is preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Harold; three brothers, Fred, Dennis, and baby boy; one sister, Janie (Herman) Selner, and a granddaughter, Sherri Kiehne.

The Memorial Service for Terry will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.