Bedford – Terri L. Padgett, 71, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence.

Born December 28, 1954, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Gene and Mary (Morgan) Smale. She married John Padgett on November 18, 1995. She first worked as a teller at Bedford National Bank, then later as a line worker at GE.

She is survived by her husband, John Padgett; three brothers, Rick Smale, Dave Smale, Jim Smale; a son, Eric Reinhart; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Brian and Matthew Padgett. She is preceded in death by her parents.

No services are scheduled at this time.