Teresa 'Terri' Lynn Spelich

Teresa "Terri" Lynn Spelich, 58, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at Northwest Medical Center in Bella Vista, Ark. She was born on April 24, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to Clarence E. Baker and Noretta Mae Clemmer Baker. Prior to moving to the Bella Vista area from Raleigh, N.C., she was a teacher's aide at Jeffreys Grove Elementary School. Terri was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, Ark. She was a caregiver and a volunteer at Concordia Care Center. Terri had a loving heart and enjoyed helping others. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Tim Spelich of Bella Vista, Ark.; one daughter, Rebecca Spelich and partner, Bryan Hayes II, of Akron, Ohio; one grandson, Dio Spelich-Hayes; one brother, Rick Baker and his wife, Cathy, of Bloomville, Ohio; one brother-in-law, David Lovelace; two nephews; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Lovelace; and her parents, Clarence and Noretta Baker. No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Benton County Memorial Program, 1200 W. Walnut, Suite 2313, Rogers, AR 72756. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.