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Terry Werst Obituary
Terry worked for and retired from Bluffton Regional for 28 years as an LPN. She was also a minister for 12 years at Trinity Life Chapel.
She is survived by her children, Amanda Vaughn, Tonna (Chris) Slusher, Josh (Sasha) Werst and Jamie Bodle all of Decatur; brother, Dave Boxell of Union City; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Joe Manor, brother and 2 sons-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026 also at the funeral home with calling prior from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Tricker Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Adams County Animal Shelter.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Terry E. (Boxell) Werst, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
4
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
225 W Adams St., Decatur, IN 46733
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
5
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
5
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home
225 W Adams St., Decatur, IN 46733
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral HomeOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.