Mary Kathryn Terpening 78, of Forsyth, Mo
Mary Kathryn Terpening 78, of Forsyth, Mo. passed peacefully April 30, 2026 at home with her family by her side. Born on March 19, 1948, in Harrison, Arkansas to Hurl and Frances (Parker) Trig.
Mary attended and graduated from high school at Alpena Ark. She later attended and graduated from College of the Ozarks with a Bachor of Science Degree in education. Mary took her education further by attending SMU and graduating with a master’s degree.
Mary married the love of her life on March 11, 1968, in Green Forest Arkansas, to Floyd Terpening, to this union they were blessed with one son. Floyd and Mary moved and settled in Forsyth, Mo.
In her working days Mary was secretary to Dr. Clark at College of the Ozarks. After working for Dr. Clark, Mary taught at Forsyth public school for thirty-seven years as a 1st grade elementary teacher. She retired 19 years ago. She enjoyed the great outdoors attending her flower gardens. Mary also enjoyed scrape booking, traveling, especially a trip she made to Africa.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Frances (Parker) Trigg.
Mary is survived by her loving husband Floyd, son Scott Terpening (Amber) of Harrison Arkansas, brother Richard Trigg (Helen) Kimberling City, Missouri, sister Frances Gurley (Roy), Flagstaff Arizona, one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service will be held at Forsyth Church of Christ, Forsyth, Missouri, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1 pm. Burial will be at Snapp Cemetery, Forsyth, Missouri at a later date.
Arrangements are under direction of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel, Forsyth, Missouri
Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel
16560 US Highway 160
P. O. Box 425
Forsyth, MO 65653
417-546-4757 (tele)
417-546-3216 (fax)
