Teresinha Matilde Grilliot

Teresinha M. Grilliot, 61, passed away on September 20th, 2019 at her Fairborn home with her family by her side. Tere was born on December 11th, 1959 in Gaspar, Brazil to Bento and Matilde de Souza. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Gregory Grilliot, daughter Dr. Luciara (Dr. Julie Payne) de Souza, son Ryan, son Nicholas, parents-in-law Anthony and Marita Grilliot, 6 sisters, 2 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tere attended the University of Phoenix and graduated from Trinity School of Natural Health with honors. She owned and operated the Wholistic Wellness Institute of Dayton LLC after running her own home improvement company for 10 years. She lived life to the fullest and always loved extending a helping hand to others. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend.

The Grilliot family extends its appreciation to Dr. Robert Ore, the staff at Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center, and to the Hospice of Dayton for helping Tere in her fight with cancer. Also thank you to friends Emerita Morgan and Lily Angel.

A public visitation will be held at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek. OH 45432 on Monday, September 23rd from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be private, and interment will be at the Dayton National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Tere's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 USA / donors@stjude.org.

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