Teri A. Bryant McAllister, 57, of Westminster, VT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 4, 2022. Teri was born October 1, 1965, in Bellows Falls, VT, the daughter of William and Bernadette (Pickul) Bryant.

Teri grew up in Saxtons River, VT.  She attended schools in Saxtons River and Bellows Falls Union High School, the class of 1983. 

Teri was a spitfire, even when she was a little girl. As kids, there were many fights and hair pulling. She may have been small, but she was always the toughest and most likely to be the winner. Her love of animals grew the older she got, from watching her bird feeders to feeding the neighborhood strays. In her earlier years, Teri loved to spend time going sailing with her husband, Russell and their children. Waking up before the sun shone to load the van and head to the beach for the day. Spending time with her family meant so much to her. She would never let anyone leave the house without a big hug and kiss, and especially hearing the words “I love you,” before walking out the door.

She was a great crafter and learned to love to paint to distract her mind. She could sit down for hours at a time to work on a puzzle and would often finish it very quickly too. Relaxing with her book outside at the Westminster Pool, listening to the kids run around, was one of her favorite things to do. Teri loved kids, she was “Mama Teri” to many, always offering a shoulder to lean on or a listening ear.

Teri was a great friend to many, a social butterfly some would say. Recently, Teri reconnected with old school friends, Gail Frappiea, Dianna Bismore-Decicco and Laura Hewitt, where many laughs were shared. Always running into friends everywhere she went, not realizing she was holding them up in the store parking lot by talking their ear off for 30 minutes. Teri always knew how she felt and was never afraid to hold it back.  

Teri loved the old Irish blessing: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Teri will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Russell McAllister whom she married April 13, 1997; their children, Zachariah and Jacinta McAllister and her boyfriend, Quinton Ambrose; her stepchildren, Danielle McAllister and Holly Brombly and her husband, Jason Brombly; her sister and brother, Jill Bryant Johnson and Peter Bryant and his wife, Neely; her nieces and nephews, Spenser Johnson, Quincey Purcell, Bryant Johnson, Delaney and Cohen Bryant; her grandchildren, Spencer, Kadence, Remington, Tucker, Cameren, Sophia, Landen, and Mya; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Teri was predeceased by her parents, William and Bernadette Bryant; her brothers, Richard and Bill Bryant; her son and daughters, Jacob McAllister and Lily McAllister, Tara Bryant. We love you Teri! 

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.