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Terry Christopher Obituary
CHINA GROVE - Terry Diane Christopher, 67, of China Grove, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Born on Oct. 6, 1946 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Worth Levi and Bertie Payne Christopher.
A 1965 graduate of South Rowan High School and Kannapolis Business School, she was a lifetime member of Lutheran Chapel Church. She loved going to the beach and Disney World. She liked spoiling her nieces and nephews. Ms. Christopher retired from the Independent Tribune News Paper, where she was in the classified ad department.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Marlene Anthony Tlalka.
Those left to cherish her memory are special friend Sheila Barger of China Grove; brother Harold Lee Christopher and wife Stella of Dahlonega, Ga.; sisters Dorothy "Dot" Eller of Landis and Jo C. Overcash and husband Vernon of China Grove and 11 nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 from 2-3:45 p.m. at fellowship hall of Lutheran Chapel Church with funeral following at 4 p.m. in the church with Rev. Constance Garrett, minister. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorials: Memorials may be Lutheran Chapel Church, P.O. Box 152, China Grove, NC 28023.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
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Cherita Cromer
November 12, 2013
Sending my deepest sympathy to Terry's friends and family. I enjoyed working with her at The Daily Independent back in the "good old days." Terry was always so friendly, such a nice person and co-worker.
David and Nell Ramsey
November 8, 2013
Sheila, so sorry to hear about Terry. We enjoyed working with you both in the good old days.
Diane Correll Eller
November 6, 2013
Jo,
My deepest sympathy to you; Terry was always so much fun in school. I know she and Marlene are together.
Anne Lyerly
November 6, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of Terry's death. I worked with her and Sheila at The Daily Independent. She was a lovely person and I thought so much of her. Blessings to Sheila and Terry's family.
November 5, 2013
Jo and Family, I hated to hear of Terry's passing. I know she will be missed by her family and friends. Millie Frye
November 5, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Terry's passing. I worked with Sheila, and Terry at the newspaper for many years. I will miss seeing them out at all of our favorite eating places. Steve Linebarrier (Kannapolis)
Jennie Stamey
November 5, 2013
Am truly sorry to hear this news. Terry was a wonderful person and friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sheila and Terry's family
Jo Cavin
November 5, 2013
Good bye dear friend. I'll see you again someday.The tims we had with the ads and Julian Properties and some st C21 Coperfield will always be remembered. You had a special place in my heart that will always be there and bring back wonderful and happy and funny memories.Those years meat a lot to me. Bod bless you in your better new home. Love you so much. JO
Toni Patterson
November 4, 2013
We worked together at The Daily Independent for many years. We had so much fun. She was truly a great person. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and especially her co-worker and friend, Sheila Barger. Very sad to learn of this.
Jeanna
November 4, 2013
I worked with Terry for years and thought so much of her. My prayers are with her family.
Nila Karriker
November 4, 2013
I'm sorry to hear the news of Terry's passing. She was a very sweet person whom iI knew At South Rowan.
My prayers are with the family
Sincerely, Nila W. Karriker
Lyndia Elliott
November 4, 2013
I grew up with Terry and her sisters. Always considered her to be one of my best friends. She will be missed.
Tom Ford
November 4, 2013
Terry was a great friend. We grew up together. Many great memories. My deepest sympathies to Jo and the family.
November 3, 2013
Sheila called me tonight and told us about Terry. she was a good friend of all that knew her. You have our Deepest Sympathy. Sheila and I are cousins!!
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