Theresa Ruckman Nichols, 58, of Chesapeake City, MD passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Elkton, MD on May 26, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Martin W. and Sandra J. Correll Ruckman.

Terri was a retired phlebotomist at Christiana Hospital. She was a proud, faithful member of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, a past member of the Daughters of America, and was a past Honor Queen of Job’s Daughters. Terri enjoyed attending concerts, sitting on her front porch, and watching her favorite show, Friends. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren, who brought her great joy and were the center of her life.

Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years; Amos Irvin Nichols, children; Nicole Nichols (Fiancé Thomas Jr.), Elkton, MD, Amber Moss (Steven Sr.), North East, MD, Martin Nichols, Chesapeake City, MD, grandchildren; Steven Jr., Sandra, Emma, Lilly, Thomas III, and Gabriel, sister; Cheryl Norman (Michael Sr.), Elkton, MD and April Wiggins (Fiancé Leon Smith), Elkton, MD, close aunt; Janet Wallen, Newark, DE, numerous nieces and nephews and beloved K9 companion; Buffy.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Monday, October 12, 2026, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921 with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Methodist Cemetery, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hicks Home for Funerals, at the above listed address.