Eunice Ellen Allen Terry

Eunice Allen Terry, 93, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Eunice was born in Alamance County on February 7th, 1931, to the late Thomas Folger Allen and Mary Myrtle Stevens Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George C. Terry; her son, Mike Terry; and her step grandson, Luke Moody; and her sisters and brothers. She was the last living of eight siblings.

Eunice was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at Oakley Baptist Church. She worked 30 years at Selig’s Manufacturing Company. She was also an owner/operator of a Bible bookstore in the 80s. She loved reading her Bible and loved her Lord. She was an excellent cook and loved making persimmon pudding that she was known for. She also loved picking strawberries. She was an excellent housekeeper and loved taking care of her family. Eunice also enjoyed collecting antiques, going camping with her family, and talking about the old times. She will be very missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her son, Don Terry and his wife, Cathy of Snow Camp; her daughter-in-law, Janice Poe Terry of Siler City; her grandchildren, Bruce Terry (Angela), LaDonna Moody (Darryl), Jessica Hughes (Josh), Alyssa Webster (Chris), and Christopher Terry (Stephanie); her great grandchildren, Katelyn Burke (Zach), Colin Terry (Montgomery), Caleb Webster, Zachary Terry, Hallie Webster, Ansleigh Webster, Callen Terry, and Eleanor Terry; two foster great grandchildren, Hayden and Jayce; two great-great grandchildren, Ava & Jett Burke; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at 2 pm, officiated by Reverend Jason Golden and Reverend Josh Hughes. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, from 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 895, Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Terry family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com