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Patsy Terry Obituary
ELKIN — Mrs. Patsy Sue Terry, 77, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Pruitt Health. Mrs. Terry was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Sterling, Illinois, to Russell Mason and Ruby Waltz Near. Mrs. Terry attended Maple Springs Baptist Church and Marler Road Baptist Church and retired from Candle Corp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Terry; brothers, Russell Near, Lester Near, Eugene Near, Marvin Near; sisters, Shirley Hubbard, Linda Near; and three stepchildren. Survivors include son, Ivery Terry and wife, Michelle, of State Road; daughters, Dee Cox and husband, Barry, of Elkin, Julie Strawbridge and husband, Kit, of High Point; brothers, Everett Near and wife, Linda, of Boonville, Bill Near of Vaccaville, California; sisters, Shelby Kaehler of Rock Falls, Illinois, Beverly Nailor and husband Clark of Rock Falls; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; eight stepchildren; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. John Cox and the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Shoaley Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maple Springs Baptist Church, 150 Maple Springs Church Road, Ronda, NC 28670. Online condolences may be made to www.elkinfuneralservice.com. Funeral services entrusted to Elkin Funeral Service.
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ALICE
March 19, 2019
Dear Terry family,
May God comfort and strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow. God will remember those who pass on in death because they are precious in his eyes (John 6:40).
Stacey Hyland
March 10, 2019
Stacey Hyland I will miss her, I work at Pruitt Health, Sorry for your lost.
Linda & Bill Guinn
March 9, 2019
Dee, Julie, Ive and families, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Colbert
March 9, 2019
Praying for all
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Mary Colbert
March 9, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Terry Rhodes
March 8, 2019
I got to know Patsy working at the Candle Corp. she was a blessing to know. I loved her dearly we laughed and made hard days of work go much better. Family all of you are in my prayers as I know your hurting as God as gained another Angel. You have my deepest sympathy and love and prayers for all of you thru these hard days, Love Terry and Curtis Rhodes
AUNT LINDA
March 8, 2019
Julie, Kit and boys, May God wrap you in his arms of love while you mourn and may precious memories give you the comfort you seek at this sad time. I love you and will be with you in spirit and prayer.
Sara/Stony Carter
March 8, 2019
Thinking of this precious family. We got to know Patsy during the years your family came to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Her smile was contagious. Be thankful for good memories.
Mithell Kimberly Davis
March 7, 2019
You will be very much missed Mrs Patsy rest easy sweet lady
Kimberly Byrd
March 7, 2019
My thoughts and prayers for her family . I worked with Patsy at candle Corp as her team leader she was always a very dependable hard working lady . She was a joy to know.
Pam and Terry Milton
March 7, 2019
We loved you Aunt Patsy and will surely miss you!
Susie Eldridge- White
March 7, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful lady. We will love you and miss you always.
Deanna Bryant
March 7, 2019
Julie and Ivery Im so sorry... She was a sweet lady ... I will be praying for your family and May god be with you all yall...
Michael/Lydia Gambill
March 7, 2019
Dee & your family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing she was always a joy to talk to & always had a smile. Y'all are in our prayers...
Georgia Boyd
March 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss loved working with her at Candle Corp she was a special Lady love and praying for yall
Ronna "Rocky" Neff
March 7, 2019
So sorry
May you feel God's embrace at this time.
Tosha Spicer
March 7, 2019
Prayers for the family.
DARLENE ST JOHN
March 7, 2019
DEE, I'M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MAMA, I REMEMBER HER SO WELL WHEN MY MAMA WAS AT PRUITT'S. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE. NOW SHE HAS A NEW BODY AND IS WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO JUST LET ME KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY
Angela Cox Mahan
March 7, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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