Graciela S. Terrazas passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2026.
She was born on May 31, 1933, in Huancané, Peru, she was the daughter of Raquel Angles and the oldest of seven children.
Graciela was married to George Terrazas for more than 60 years, and together they had five children. She immigrated with her family to the United States and moved to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1967. She worked at Menno Haven for more than 25 years and later taught Spanish at Wilson College for 20 years. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time at her stand at Jim’s Country Market. Graciela was also an active member of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister. She enjoyed traveling and spending Fall Saturdays watching Notre Dame football.
Graciela is survived by her children Gilda (Allan) Baughman, Jenny Mack (Ray Reichard), Carlos Terrazas, Omar (Angela) Terrazas, and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graciela will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and a truly beautiful person.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her mother, Raquel, her brother, and sister, and her beloved daughter, Wilma Terrazas.
Mass will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father Allen Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass.
Interment will be held following at the Lincoln Cemetery.
Floral arrangements may be sent to Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church.
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