Terry Lynn Baldridge, 73, of Centralia passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on June 27, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Eddie and Dorothy Gibson. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Baldridge on June 14, 1985, in Manassas, Virginia, and he survives in Centralia.
Along with her devoted husband of 40 years, Ken Baldridge, survivors that will remember Terry as the heart of her family include her daughter, Renee Baldridge (Tray Fleeman) of Centralia; her son, Ryan Baldridge of (fiancée Jessica Davie) of Fort Dodge, Iowa; grandchildren, that were her heart’s delight, McKaylee Baldridge, Emma Baldridge, and Hunter Baldridge; siblings, Jill Gibson, and Tony Gibson; mother-in-law, Helen Baldridge; brother-in-law, Randy (Gaye) Baldridge; and many loved extended family and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Dorothy Gibson; her sister, Jan Gibson; and her father-in-law, Don Baldridge.
Terry was a loyal employee of Dr. Logullo’s office in Centralia for many years, working as the dentist’s right-hand lady by caring for patients that spanned several generations. She was organized and efficient, ready to take on any task. Terry enjoyed flower gardening, taking time to pick out the perfect combination of flowers to brighten her yard. She tirelessly cared for the many hummingbirds that visited her feeders. She was an avid reader who was always on the lookout for the next book. Terry was grateful to be a wife and mother, making it her goal to have a warm and welcome home for her family. When she was blessed to become a Nana, her grandchildren filled her heart with an overflowing love. She knew the rewards of the simple joys in life, with family being at the top of her list. All who loved Terry are saddened by her passing and will remember the goodness of all the wonderful memories they made together.
A private graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Memorials may be made in Terry’s honor to Shop With a Cop and will be accepted for her family at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Online condolences and memories of Terry may be shared with her family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
