Theodora (Terry) Lanham

April 12, 1938 - February 25, 2022

Theodora (Terry) Lanham, age 83, of Hilton Head Island, SC (formerly of Mendham, NJ) passed away on February 25, 2022. Terry was born in Garden City, NY on April 12, 1938, where she attended Garden City High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert (Bob) Lanham. After getting married, Terry and her family lived in Belgium and Australia before settling down in Mendham, NJ to raise 4 children and many pets. Once her children were grown, she and Bob retired to Hilton Head where she enjoyed the beach, bike riding around the island, substitute teaching, working at The Litter Box, chocolate chip cookie dough but mostly her visits from her children and 12 grandchildren who she spoiled immensely. She is survived by daughters Wendy (Dan) Zalinsky of Charlotte, NC, Robin (Jeff) Whitaker of Charlotte, NC, Amy (Chris) Sebastian of Chicago, IL, and son Bob (Jill) Lanham of Commerce Township, MI, and her beloved grandchildren: Jack, Charlie, Sam, Cooper, Luke, Claire, Leo, Aidan, Cole, Jake, Will and Juliet. Terry will be incredibly missed by all who knew her. She was larger than life. A private service will be held in Hilton Head Island, SC. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagecares.com.