Tanya Marie Terzis, born June 24, 1948, lost her brave fight against cancer on Sunday, April 18, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving mother and a dear friend. All who had the pleasure of knowing her are aware of her extreme generosity, vivacious character and humorous personality.
Tanya was preceded in death by her parents, Eleni and Ivan, and her sister, Cassie. She is survived by son Nikos, 24, and daughter Eleni, 22, of Chapel Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Fire Fighter Eleni Fund at the Chapel Hill Fire Fighter Association, 403 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514.