Terri Sue (Lake) Turnwall, 72, of Rock Springs, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2025. She was born March 8, 1953, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Thomas B. Lake and Betty Jean (Logan) Mueller.
Terri attended schools in both Evanston and Rock Springs, where she made lifelong friendships and built many cherished memories. In September 1976, she married John Turnwall. Though they later divorced, they remained close friends throughout their lives.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always putting her family at the center of her world. Terri is survived by her children: Chris (Mellisa) Turnwall of Patterson, California; Toni (Jason) Jelaco; and Kelly Turnwall, all of Rock Springs. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Payton (Dylan) Boudra, Kyndall Tu