Patsy Turner Terry's Obituary
Patsy Melissa Turner Terry, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
She was born on March 8, 1944, in Albemarle, NC to her father, Ramie McRae Turner and mother, Helen Janette Beeker. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Turner Morton.
On May 31, 1964, Patsy married Pete Terry, to whom she was married until he passed away in 2014, just 9 days before their 50th wedding anniversary. The pair had three daughters together.
Patsy worked in a sewing mill until her first grandchild was born in 1992. She then became a full-time "granma," a job she took seriously, and a job she was the very best at - not only to her six grandchildren, but to so many others who lovingly called her "Granma Patsy." Once the grandchildren became adults and failed to give her any great-grandchildren, her cats became her babies, and she spoiled them accordingly.
Patsy was happiest when her home was filled with family. Still, she adored vacations at the beach and floating in the ocean. You could often find her in her sewing room, creating designs ranging from wedding dresses to doll clothes, or outside rocking on her bench swing. With all those grandkids running around, her house provided many of her favorite treats, like pizza, candy corn, M&Ms, and never ending oh-boys.
During the holidays, with her home filled with those she loved, she continued a tradition passed down from her father of making homemade mints. After the initiation of testing the peppermint oil, all were invited to help pull the mints, as she patiently showed them her expert technique. She loved giving them out to those she cherished.
Patsy was a woman of God and was a member of New London Methodist Church, where a service honoring her will be held on Friday, June 14th at 1pm. A graveside ceremony will follow at Fairview Memorial Park where Patsy will be laid to rest beside her husband, Pete.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 13th from 5:30 - 8:00pm at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care, Albemarle.
Patsy is survived by her daughters, Angela Esposito & her husband David, Cindy Morris, and Bonnie Terry, and her grandchildren, Jake Tucker, Caila Morris, Maggie Tucker, Darien Morris, Sabrina Terry, and Carter Terry & his wife Hailey.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tillery Compassionate Care (960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001) or New London Methodist Church (206 S Main St, New London, NC 28127)
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