Terri Allman, 67, of Eureka, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with polycystic kidney disease.

Terri was loving, hilarious, generous and fiercely devoted to the people she loved. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she was a fierce mom in every sense. She was protective, loyal and unwavering in her love. She had a gift for making people laugh, even in hard moments, and she lived her life with strength, humor and a selfless heart.

She is survived by her children, Stephanie Hiscox (Josh Hiscox), Danny Allman and Lizzy Duran (Greg Pope); her grandchildren, Annabelle, Owen, Ashton, Emmy, Chase and Mason; her best friend of over 30 years, Gay Meyers; and her stepmother, Sally Burgh. She was a proud and loving grandmother who cherished every moment with them.

After receiving a kidney transplant in 2008, Terri began a new chapter in life. In her early 50s, she returned to school and earned her nursing degree, later working in the field she had worked so hard to enter. Her determination, compassion and intelligence inspired everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Burgh; her father, Wally Burgh; and her beloved dog, Zoey, whom she missed dearly.

Terri will be remembered for her quick wit, generous heart, incredible strength and unwavering love for her family. She taught those around her to keep going through hardship, to find humor even in difficult times and to love without limits.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

As her favorite TV dad, Phil Dunphy, once said, “Leave a porch light on. They come back.” Terri’s love will always be the light we come home to.

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