Ruby Lee Rose Terry

Ruby Lee Rose Terry

Moulton

Ruby Lee Rose Terry celebrated her 94th birthday on February 20, 2013 and two weeks later on March 7, 2013 left NHC in Moulton and went to her heavenly home. Her memorial service will be conducted by Reverend Hollis Retherford at Parkway Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Edgar Rose Sr. and Ida Adella Voss Rose; husband, Austin Terry; daughter, Ramona Terry; grandson, Stacy Terry; brothers, Charlie Edgar Rose Jr., John Will Rose, Dewitt Rose and Billy Rose; sisters, Polly Hughes and Lois Parker; and son-in-law, M.L. Cartee.

She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Dee Terry (Crispin) and Onnis Helton Terry (Betty) and daughters, Renita Cartee and Rose Marie Key (Johnny); grand- children, Tona Couch, Stephanie Lanier (Keith), Darryl Terry, Terry Cartee (Bobbi), Byron Terry (Dawn), Carla Terry (Scotty), Bridgette Warren (David) and Crystal Terry (Jason); great-grandchildren, Eli Couch, Micah Couch, Riley Terry, Jeffery Cartee, Jessie Cartee, Tracey Lanier, Austin Lanier, Trey Terry, Olivia Sapp, Jonathan Sapp, Amberly Terry and Preston Terry; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brit Bowling and Colby Bowling; and one sister, Celia Mae Hill (Kermit).

Mrs. Terry was a loving and beloved wife and mother. She was a homemaker and caregiver for her daughter, Ramona, for 55 years. During this time, she also worked at home as a seamstress and babysitter. She later worked as a teacher's assistant until age 86. After retirement, she participated in activities at Caddo Senior Center until moving to NHC. She then was an avid participant in offered activities because she loved to socialize. Mrs. Terry received her GED at age 68. She loved music and art and began studying piano and art when she was in her sixties. Children and grandchildren value her paintings.

Mrs. Terry was a member of Chalbyeate Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was a devout Christian and served as a teacher and song leader.

Thanks to NHC and Hospice of the Valley staff who showed special kindness and care for our mother.

Grandsons and son-in-law will serve as pallbearers.

This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.