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Terry Kay (Heit) Barton, of Kalkaska, MI, passed away peacefully at home on June 16th, with her two daughters and her husband by her side. Terry was a woman of remarkable creativity, quiet strength, and a generous heart. Art lived in everything she touched — she loved drawing, painting, and bringing beauty into the world with her hands. She began sewing by making clothes and dresses for her girls, a passion that grew into a long and respected career as a professional commercial seamstress. Even after retirement, she continued to craft handmade gifts, each one marked with her unique artistic style and deep love. She found her greatest peace on canoeing and on horseback, spending countless hours on the trails with her beloved horses, Joe and Junior. Their bond was profound, and the time they shared in nature brought her comfort, joy, and freedom. Junior’s passing shortly after the loss of her parents was a heartbreak she carried with grace. Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Leroy Heit and Beverly Joyce (Stephens) Heit. She leaves behind her husband, Thomas Patrick Licavoli; her daughters, Erika Marie Morley and Andria Ann (Suttle) Smith; and her stepchildren, Kirk Allen Licavoli, Catherine Louise Licavoli, Thomas Leonard Licavoli, and Johanna (Ellsworth) Licavoli. She cherished the blended family they created together, along with the spouses and partners who became part of that family. She was a devoted grandmother to her cherished grandchildren, all of whom she loved deeply. Terry is also survived by her siblings: Cathy Beagle and her husband, Larry; her twin brothers, Dan Heit and his wife, Kim; and Dave Heit and his wife, Becky. Terry’s life was defined by creativity, devotion, and the quiet, meaningful ways she showed love. Her family will forever carry her artistry, her strength, and her spirit in their hearts. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 "And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;" ---1 Timothy 1:12 Arrangements by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Terry Kay Barton

February 27, 1958 - June 16, 2026