On Tuesday March 25th 2014 a beautiful angel was called home to heaven. The daughter of Columbus and Sally Harrison, Zelma Elizabeth Harrison Terry was born on June 21st 1916 in Greenville South Carolina. Zelma had 8 Brothers and 2 Sisters. Zelma also lived in North Carolina and Nebraska before moving to Missouri. Zelma worked as a weaver in a Cotton Mill and in a Women’s Hosery Factory before dedicating herself to her marriage and her family. On September 11th 1948 she married Gradey E. Terry in Lincoln Nebraska. As a result of this life long bond came 9 children. Zelma was active in Women’s Ministries and a devoted Christian and member of the First Assembly of God Church. Zelma loved to spend time in the garden, planting flowers, fishing, hunting, sewing, quilting, and most importantly spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Zelma displayed qualities and characteristics matched by no one. She was a giver, never asking for anything in return. She was a teacher, helping others grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. She was strong in her faith, because she knew one day the reward of her life on earth would be an everlasting life in the Kingdom of Heaven. She was the rock to many people and a mother to all, guiding and helping others whenever called upon.
Surviving relatives include a Brother-Zimmie Harrison, 4 Daughters-Susan J. Eads and Spouse Gary, Beverly A. Ford and Spouse Michael, Kathy E. Greer and Spouse Jerry, and Gale Pettit,3 Sons-Lonnie Keith Terry and Spouse Rita, Larrie E. Terry and Spouse Lita, and Stevie D. Terry, 19 Grand Children, 39 Great Grand Children and 17 Great Great Grand Children.
Zelma was preceded in death by her Mother Sally Harrison, Father Columbus Harrison, Husband Gradey E. Terry, 7 Brothers, 2 Sisters, Daughter Norine Raymo, Son Kermit D. Terry, and 2 Great Grandsons, Dakota (Codi) M. Nichols and Indy W. Raymo.
Although Zelma may be gone from this earth, her legacy, her memories, her work, and her selfless and random acts of kindness will never be forgotten and always cherished.
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Zelma Elizabeth Harrison Terry at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton, Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens with Kyle Terry, Eslie Terry, Jacob Terry, James Ewing, Jerry Moore and Donnie Pettit as pallbears. A visitation is scheduled from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Resthaven. Memorial Donations are suggested to Hospice Advantage.
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