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Phyllis Terry Obituary
Clinton, TN
Phyllis Harness Terry, age 85, of Clinton, went to her heavenly home June 12, 2017. Born June 7, 1932 in Detroit, MI she was mostly raised in Buffalo Creek, TN. She was a 1951 graduate of Huntsville High School and a charter member of White Rock Baptist Church in Huntsville. Phyllis married Carnelon V. Terry, Jr. in 1951. She worked at Union Carbide as a clerk and junior lab analyst until he was drafted into the U. S. Army. They were stationed at Ft. Hood in Killeen, TX, then Fort Polk, LA. After fulfilling his military duties, they moved to Clinton, TN to raise their new and growing family.
Mrs. Terry retired from the State of Tennessee after 23 years of service to the Department of Human Services. She attended Midway Baptist Church since 1983.
She was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 64 1/2 years, Carnelon; her precious twin daughters born in 1955; her parents, Wendell Harness and Selah Chambers Harness; her brothers, Burldon and Byron Harness; and her sister, Jeannene Harness Reynoso.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Teresa Pate of Clinton; Carol and George Asbury of Jacksboro; Elaine and Phillip Mills of Portsmouth, VA; Annette Eaves of Clinton; Darlene and Roy Stout of Clinton; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.
The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 5-7 pm with funeral services to follow at 7 pm. Pastor Toby Geren and Bro. George Asbury officiating. Mrs. Terry's internment will be at Botts Annadell Cemetery, Capitol Hill, Scott County on Friday, June 16, 2017. The processional will gather at 9:30 am at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation in their mother's honor for Alzheimer's Music Therapy for Elderly (Aliveinside.org).
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Memories and Condolences
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KELLEY
June 19, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Cora Logan-Lunny
June 15, 2017
Phillis was an asset to the her job at the Department of Human Services. We worked in the same field but in different jobs. She cared about her clients. I loved her because she was a wonderful person. Thank you for all you have done for your community. You will be missed.
Paige Sievers
June 15, 2017
RIP Phyllis! You will be missed very much!
Susan Boone
June 15, 2017
Annette & Family,
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort while remembering your Mother and her remarkable life!
Respectfully,
Susan Boone
Ellen York-Rash
June 14, 2017
Phyllis was our Grandmother,Ella York's niece. She was always so kind to come by and visit her when she came to Scott County. Our grandmother loved visiting with her because she was always so happy and joyful. Prayers to your family.
Ellen, Linda, Billie, Sarah, & Andy York
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