Theresa Ann "Terri Ann" Brower (née MacCallum), 71, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her family.
Born on January 21, 1954, and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey, Terri Ann graduated from Rutherford High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Felician College in Lodi. She became board-certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC), dedicating her career to compassionate care.
Terri Ann began her nursing journey as a medical/surgical nurse in Galveston, Texas, where she treated patients injured on Gulf oil rigs. She later served for over twenty years at Bergen Regional Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey, as a certified child psychology nurse. Even after retirement, she continued to support others by volunteering with her hospice comfort dog, Emma, offering solace to patients in nursing homes and hospitals throughout her community.
She shared nineteen years of marriage with her husband, James Brower. Their home in Caldwell, New Jersey was a place of warmth and joy during festive gatherings and holidays. After retiring, she lived in Savannah, Georgia before settling in Boca Raton.
Terri Ann was predeceased by her mother, Theresa MacCallum; her father, Robert MacCallum; and her husband, James Brower. She is survived by her brother James MacCallum; sisters Elizabeth Cheney and her husband Carl; and Samantha Nolan.
Theresa Ann Brower will be remembered for her enduring compassion and lifelong dedication to helping others. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manatee County Animal Welfare at 305 25th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221; phone: (941) 742-5933; email: Animal.services@mymanatee.org.
