Alice Terry

Alice G. Terry, age 92, of Greenville, passed away in the morning hours of Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Greenville Health and Rehab in Greenville. She was born on August 29, 1917 in Rains County, Texas to AP and Bruecilla Ward, they preceded her in death. Ms. Terry was best described as a homemaker but never turned down helping with the dairy or working in the school cafeteria. She was married to Bud Terry for over 50 years until his passing in 1987. Ms. Terry was a longtime member of the South Liberty Baptist Church in Hopkins County but most recently was a member of the Park Street Baptist Church in Greenville. Her happiest times were spent with her family and she loved every moment she spent with them. Ms. Terry is survived by two daughters, Barbara Martin of Greenville and Shirley Sayes of Pineville, LA; one son, James Terry, and wife Fran, of Mesquite, TX; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great -grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son Lloyd Terry and two great-granddaughters, Ashley Sanford and Rebecca Martin. Services for Ms. Terry will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 5, 2010 at South Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Hailes officiating. Burial will follow at the South Liberty Cemetery with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends beginning at 10AM. Visitation will be from 6 " 7:30 P.M. Friday evening at Peters Funeral Home in Greenville.