Terressa M. Swafford, age 73, of Santa Anna passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Services for Terressa will be private by invitation only.

Terressa was born on December 10, 1939 to William and Francis (Cargill) Sharp in Santa Anna, Texas. Terressa became a certified minister to help share the word of the Lord. She attended The New Testament of Holiness Church in Bangs. Terressa had a passion for writing songs, she even published a couple of songs she wrote.

She leaves behind sons, Larry Fry of Santa Anna, Ronnie Fry of Brownwood, Charlie Fry of Santa Anna, and Robert Fry and wife Eve of Brownwood; daughter, Tessie Hilton of Amarillo; five grandchildren; sister, Barbara Wedgeworth of Amarillo. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Terressa was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donnie Fry; and brother, William Sharp.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home.