Velma Marie Terry's Obituary
Velma Marie Terry, age 94, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 8:08 a.m. in Parkway Manor, Marion, IL. Velma was born on November 9, 1917 in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter of Dan and Ella (McClure) Conner. On January 17, 1942, she married Clyde Terry in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2001. Velma was of the Baptist faith. She loved reading, embroidery, shopping and enjoyed spending time at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. Velma is survived by one sister, Lorene (Harry) Jackson of Creal Springs, IL and numerous dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Helva "John" Conner, Orville "Runt" Conner, and Harley Conner. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Bill Brandstatter officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Parkway Manor and Hospice of Southern Illinois for the compassionate care given to Velma.
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