Annette E. Otterbridge-Gaines peacefully transitioned on July 11, 2012, while residing with her family in Stevenson Ranch, California, after a prolonged illness. Annette grew up in South Bend where she attended Madison Elementary School and John Adams High School. Preceding her in death was her mother, Emma Jean Otterbridge-Buchanon. She was married to Terrence Gaines, (JAHS '75) and from that union she had one child, Tera E. Gaines-Suarez. Annette was employed as a retail marketing specialist throughout her professional life, employed with Duty Free Shops and San Rio Inc. Known for her beautiful, winning smile and quick wit, Annette leaves behind her loving and wonderful daughter, Tera E. Gaines-Suarez; two beautiful grandchildren, Anaya G. Suarez and Amara L. Suarez (Atlanta); a dedicated and loving sister Audria Otterbridge-Carter, residing in California. Her brother Arnold Otterbridge Sr. passed away in July, 2018.

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