BERYNICE TERRELL Obituary

TERRELL, BERYNICE ARMES Berynice Armes Terrell of Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully Nov. 6, 2012 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Colonel & Mrs. Edmund C. Armes, her sister, Patricia Armes, her husband Harvey Terrell and grandson Joshua Armes Dawson. Mrs. Terrell was born in Birmingham, AL on Sept. 4, 1918. She graduated from Arlington Seminary School for Girls, and Ramsay High School where she was a member of Alpha Delta Psi Sorority. She attended the University of Alabama and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Mrs. Terrell was also a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, The Junior League of Birmingham, Rockbrook Garden Club, Cambridge Book Club, The Neighborhood House (where she was president), and the Roaring Twenties Dance Club. She made her debut in 1938 and was presented by the Redstone Club. When she was growing up, she was known as "Baby". Later her grandchildren called her Bernie. She always had a smile for everybody. She loved a good joke, reading romantic novels, watching old movies, going to the beach with her friends, playing bridge, and having lunch on Saturday with her Roaring Twenties friends at Mt. Brook Club. She is survived by her three children Anne Terrell Dawson (Ken), Edmund Armes Terrell (Marsha), and Thomas Harvey Terrell (Karen) all of Birmingham; grandchildren Tommy Terrell (Kelly), Eddie Terrell (Erin), all of Birmingham, Ken Dawson (Michelle) of Richmond, VA, Laura Terrell Griese of Las Vegas, NV, Michael Terrell (Amy) of San Francisco, CA, Mark Terrell of Nashville, TN; granddaughter-in-law, Bonnie Dawson of Cape Town, South Africa; 5 great grandchildren Madison Terrell, Brennan Terrell, Mary Nolan Terrell all of Birmingham, Brittney Griese of Las Vegas, NV and Michael Terrell of San Francisco, CA. Mrs. Terrell is also survived by her sister, Katherine Graves of Atlanta, GA and nieces Katherine Goodwin (Jim), Margaret Kirtland (Albert), special daughter-in-law Pat Kilpatrick (Andy) several nieces, nephews, cousins, & a brother-in-law. Services for Mrs. Terrell will be held privately at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Lynly Heflin Unit, Mt. Royal Towers, St. Peter's Anglican Church, or the charity of your choice.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2012.
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So sorry to find out today about Mrs. Terrell. She was so sweet and had such a cute personality. Our family met her at Mount Royal when our mother Melba was there also. So glad we had the opportunity to know her for a short while. Take care and God Bless

Debbie Bishop

December 7, 2012

To Ann and the family of Bernie, you have my deepest sympathy. I am glad to have had the pleasure of getting to know her.

December 4, 2012

A sweet, beautiful and classy lady. It was a privilege to have had the opportunity to get to know Baby. I dearly loved her and she is greatly missed.

I extend my sympathies to Ann and Tommy & Karen and the rest of the family. I pray God's peace and comfort be with you.

Tamela Lowery

November 12, 2012

So sorry about your grandmother Tammy

Tammy mclaughlin

November 8, 2012

Ed, Ann, Tommy, and all the Terrell family, we wish to express our deeptest sympathy to all of you. The first impression I got of Bernie was that she had "spunk". She was quite a lady, and all of you were blessed to have her in your lives.
Sheila and Ray Lyon

November 8, 2012

Tommy and Karen, although I never met your mother, I heard a lot of wondeful things about her! How lucky you are to have had her in your life for so long. Bless you and your family durnig this time.

Rebecca Taylor

November 8, 2012

During this time of sorrow may you be comforted by Gods promise that he is near to those that are broken at heart. And those crushed in spirit he saves. (Ps 34: 18) May the thought of seeing your loved one again bring you peace. Acts24:15

November 8, 2012

"Baby" was truly one of the most delightful ladies I have ever known! Leo and I always enjoyed seeing her and know she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Laide

Laide and Leo Karpeles

November 8, 2012

What a lady. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet her. So sorry for the family's loss. She had a great life. My thought and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
With Love & Prayers,
Jerry & Patti McCarthy

November 8, 2012

Your family and our comuunity have lost a very great lady. Bill and Liz join me in sincerest sympathy. Carolyn Featheringill

Carolyn Featheringill

November 7, 2012

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