Terri Lynn Lane, 65, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on July 24, 1959, to Donald and Caroline Simakoff.
Terri was a 1977 graduate of Bishop-DuBourg High School. Her most memorable profession was that of a Tom Thumb store manager in the Crestview area for over 20 years. She was adored by her customers for her positive attitude and friendliness.
Terri enjoyed living life and being active. She loved travelling, walks on the beach, listening to music, and country line dancing of which she was a teacher of during her time living in Germany.
Terri’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by many because she genuinely cared about their well-being and was always there to offer support and advice. Terri also loved her fur babies Frasier and Lena. Her final act of generosity was donating her organs to help save lives.
Terri was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Caroline Simakoff.
Terri is survived by her husband of 16 years, Steven Lane; her sister Pamela (Sokko) Lahrman; her brother Donald Simakoff; her Aunt Maureen Milligan; her stepson Daniel Lane and his fiance Charlotte; her stepdaughter Jessica (Jonny) Clare; her granddaughter Amelia Rose Lane; her niece Elizabeth Simakoff; her nephews Carl (Angela) Simakoff and Jimmy Lahrman. Terri is also survived by her Godmother Anna Reed with whom she had a very close relationship her entire life.
A visitation will be held at Brackney Funeral Chapel on Monday June 30th, from 5pm to 7pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 11am. Father Roy Marien will be officiating.
The family kindly requests that no flowers be sent. Because Terri supported organizations that help animals please send any donations to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), 753 Lovejoy Rd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Their website is
paws-shelter.org, click on donate.
Paul Milligan (cousin)
June 24, 2025, 1:13 am
Condolences to her close and distant family who are mourning such a sudden and tragic loss. She will be missed by so many she touched.
Miriam Lavandier
June 24, 2025, 3:47 am
My dear friend Terri, I am so very sorry that you are gone. My consolation is that you were such a great human being that I know you have gone to heaven. Looking forward to meeting you there sometime soon my friend!
Brad and Julie Myees
June 24, 2025, 11:00 am
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family for your loss of Terri. Glad we got to meet her. May God give so much comfort to you.
Brad and Julie Myers
Risa Garcia
June 24, 2025, 12:55 pm
Terri was a dear and loving friend. Her love for life was contagious. We were friends for only a couple of years—seemed like longer. Terri was on the brink of repairing her body—trying so hard to heal—faithful trips
to the gym—always encouraging others.
She was a part of my daily life and I will miss her terribly. We still had things to do, and it saddens me that her life was cut short. She is pain free now, and it is comforting to know she will bring life to other human beings through her organ donation. Fly high Terri Lane…you’re with the angels now. ❤️
Claire Hamblin
June 24, 2025, 10:38 pm
Terri was the best neighbor anybody could ask for.She loved life,always uplifting and full of humor and joy. She will be missed.
Diana Hill
June 25, 2025, 11:39 am
There are people who come into our lives just by chance who then become friends who have a big impact on us. That was Terri. She was light and love, an encourager and uplifted if ever there was. I will miss you coming into the salon every month and holding us fast with laughter, insights and positive outlook on life in general. Love and miss you, Friend.
Randy and Kathy Raymond
June 28, 2025, 6:20 pm
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Steve and Terris’ family and friends, celebrating the life of a kind and compassionate neighbor who inspired others with her generosity and willingness to help.