Terry Smith

2017

Terry Ellen Obermeyer Smith
28 Sep 1944 - May 30 2025

Clubs & Associations

Quick Facts

mother of club member Jennie Jones

In Their Own Words

Terry was born in Buffalo, New York, and came to the New York City area in 1965 for the World’s Fair. She lived on Long Island for a while before moving into the city. Professionally she worked as a nurse.

Like many Times Squares members, her only prior experience with square dancing was in grade school. Asked how she heard about Times Squares, she replied: “From my daughter’s friend Jorge. He dances with the Lone Star Lambdas in Austin, Texas. And I came to Times Squares with my daughter for lessons.”

Terry said she finds square dancing “fun, and much more challenging than I thought it would be. I’m surprised at how much I love it.” Asked to comment on whether she has felt welcomed at Times Squares, she replied, “I’m overwhelmed by the love, acceptance, and amazing people at the club. I look forward to every positive aspect that square dancing provides. I can’t talk it up enough.” ^[1]