Terry Jean Haendiges

Terry Jean Haendiges obituary, New Albany, IN

Terry Jean Haendiges

Terry Haendiges Obituary

Terry Jean (Lynch) Haendiges, 66, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on August 19, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Doris (Johnson) Lynch, Terry was a talented individual whose passions included crochet and sewing. She enjoyed creating beautiful items with her hands and found immense joy in spending time with her family. Terry was known for her love of playing games, where she was always quick with a comeback. 

Terry is preceded in death by her loving husband, John "Kevin" Haendiges; her sisters, Bonnie Smith, Debbie Cummins and Janet Beach; her brother, James Lynch; and her granddaughter, Victoria Martin.

She is survived by her sons, Scott (Tina) Lynch, Jason (Carolyn) Wright and Paul Wright; her daughter, Danesa (Jeremy) Carroll; her sisters, Connie Gann, Suzanne Hart, and Diana (Vernon) Holley; her grandchildren, Damon, Cassie, Zach, Ethan, Ricky Jonathan, Monica, and Kayla, along with great-grandchildren Winter, Henry, Izabella, and Ace.

Following Terry's wishes, she will be cremated. Her family remembers her fondly and cherishes the memories of the time they shared. Terry will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local Humane Society.  

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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