Teresa Gail Andersonof Starrucca, Pa.Teresa Gail Anderson died on January 9, 2006, at her home in Starrucca, Pa., after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She died in comfort and peace surrounded by her husband, son, and sister. Teresa (Terri to many) was born on April 14, 1944, in Hays, Kansas, the first daughter of Marguerite and Clair Anderson. Her childhood was spent in Indiana and Oklahoma. She was a gifted musician, mastering voice, piano, organ, clarinet, and bassoon. Her skills with language were apparent at an early age and she became fluent in Spanish and French. Teresa graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma, earning a Master's Degree in English. She was an inspiring teacher who introduced many children to the beauty and power of language and the many cultures represented by them. She was a prolific poet finding inspiration in her ancestry, the natural world, and an intense desire for social justice. She served as the official English translator of the posthumous works of Pablo Nerudo. Her beautiful poetry has been printed in various publications throughout the years and her work was recognized by many arts organizations around the country. It is not possible to talk of Teresa without recognizing the dignity and grace with which she faced cancer for more than a decade. Her strength and unsinkable hope for the future was her gift to those who loved and cared for her, making her final journey easier for us all. Teresa is survived by her husband, Michael Smith; son, Denis McCarthy, his wife, Katherine; and two grandsons, Calvin and Desmond of Eugene, Oreg.; sister, Joyce Buckner; and brother-in-law, Mel of Tulsa, Okla.; and nephew, Jeff Long of Ft. Worth, Tex. Her loyal cats, Mo, Goldie, and Coots will also miss her.Visiting hours are 6 to 8 on Friday, January 13, at Hennessy Funeral Home, 208 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna. The funeral is Saturday, January 14, at 1:00 at Christ Episcopal Church in Susquehanna. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Teresa's special and varied interests, those who wish can donate to Christ Episcopal Church, Susquehanna, or give to the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice (email info@rachelcorriefoundation.org).