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Bertha M. Terry

9/27/2021

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Bertha M. Terry, age 92, passed September 25, 2021 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus, Georgia.

The graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 1, 2021, Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Road, Ellaville, Georgia.   

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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The hour glass with its sands of time, has slowly spilled its contents and with the passing of the last sand, went the life  of our beloved Disciple, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Sister-in-Law, Mentor and Friend.  Sister Bertha Terry was the second youngest of nine children born to the late Bennie James Hill and Nannie Lou Kennedy-Hill.  Bertha was the last surviving offspring of this union, she was preceded in death by her Parents, Sisters, Thelma (George) Bivins, Katie Clemons and Brothers, Bennie James Jr, Simmie (Alice), Joel Douglas (Neasie), Willie (Annie Bell), Lorin and Booker.

Bertha was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Andersonville. Bertha served God, family, friends and those who would allow her to minister to them based on their needs. She exemplified  service at every level and welcomed the opportunity to bless others in Christ. 

She served on the Usher Board,  Missionary Society, and Pastor's Aid Ministries while actively supporting and participating in all facets of other ministries in the Church.  She was willing to participate and support all ministries that would bring Glory to the Name of Jesus. Never seeking accolades or glory to receive a star in the Hall of Fame but, to wear the crown of Faith. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Deacon Milton Terry, Sr. on October 9, 1954. They traveled life's highway together until his passing in 2017.

Bertha lived a beautiful life on purpose graduating from Staley A.S. High School in 1948. Thereafter, she relocated to Durham, North Carolina and attended Cosmetology School. Bertha earned her cosmetology certification and returned home to start an in-home Beauty Salon with her sisters and brother Booker. They served the community successfully in this endeavor for many years.  Later she would partner with her Brother J.D. in operating Hill's Cleaners in Americus.  She was later asked by the City of Andersonville to join their team as a Tour Guide where she served until retirement.

Sister Terry was the matriarch of the family; she disciplined, taught, encouraged, consoled and offered wise counsel to her family and tribe of friends and acquaintances.  She never met a stranger because everybody was God's child in her eyes.  Bertha loved all things family and her love for family was only exceeded by her love for her Heavenly Father.  She welcomed all with a warm smile and caring heart. She would give you food if you were hungry; give you a place to rest if you were weary; and, she would always have a scripture to lift you up if you were downtrodden. She enjoyed welcoming people into her home and would reminisce and share some of her struggles and triumphs of the early years. Bertha was very intentional in promoting and uplifting those who surrounded themselves with her.  She wanted to leave everyone better off and propel them to greater, by lifting up the name of Jesus and reminding us of His promises.

Those who will cherish and honor her memory, follow her precepts and examples and rejoice in her purposeful life are her survivors, devoted children: Milton (Geneva) Terry, Jr., Americus GA, Bradley Terry, Americus GA, and Deborah (Blake) Hollis, McDonough GA; Five loving and devoted grandchildren: Ariel (Hasani) McHoney, Diandra (John) Colwell, Anitrice Hollis, Ajayla Powell, and Blake Hollis, II; four great grandchildren: Caden, Hannah, Abigail, and Amari. Special to her are loving and caring nieces and nephews as they were all  favorites.  She is also survived by three sisters-in-law; Beatrice Hill, Janet Hill, and Josephine (Albert) Cooper; and one brother-in-law: Cooper Clemons; a host of loving cousins and special close friends: Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Frazier, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Grover Jr., Mrs. Annie M. Hamilton, Mrs. Sandra Hall, Mrs. Mildred Rozetta, Mrs. Rosa Myers, the children of the late Joseph and Flynn Hill, the Ebenezer Baptist Church Family and the Andersonville tribe.

15 Comments
Teresa A Davis
9/28/2021 12:50:58 am

May God bless and keep you Ms. Bertha's beautiful family. She loved and she was loved so much by each of you. Stay strong, God is with you.

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Ron and Pat Wilson
9/28/2021 09:08:01 am

To The Family,

Please know that each of you is in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Bertha was truly "special" and we are grateful that God placed her in our lives. Thanks to each of you for so graciously sharing her with us.

We trust that your collective faith, your acceptance of His promises, and your dependency on Him bring comfort - knowing that God's will is perfect.

Ron and Pat Wilson

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Jasmine Fulks
9/28/2021 12:55:18 pm

Gone but Never forgotten we love you Aunt Bertha

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DeLois P. Wilson
9/28/2021 05:26:21 pm

To the Terry Family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Losing a mother is very painful and I know cause I lost my mother in March of this year and it still hurts. May Almighty God comfort and strengthen each of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

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To the Terry Family
9/28/2021 06:38:39 pm

Please know that you’re in our prayers and thoughts, especially at this time. Mrs. Bertha was such a beautiful soul. I have sweet memories of her smile since my young childhood.
May the memories you have bring much comfort to you in the coming days and years. Her beautiful legacy lives on in each of you.
May the Lord bless and keep you.
Doris Walker Pugh

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Robert Nash
9/28/2021 11:39:38 pm

🙏🏽❤️ Aunt Bertha ❤️🙏🏽
You will be truly missed

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Ebone Carter
9/29/2021 12:06:53 am

The sweetest auntie in the world. Love you and definitely RIP

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Donald Ware, Jr
9/29/2021 01:21:42 am

Milton, please accept my deepest sympathy on the transition of your mother from labor to reward. She is now in the arms of the almighty Jesus Christ.

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Stephanie Daniels
9/29/2021 10:07:44 am

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Terry Family you are in my prayers.

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Nae
9/29/2021 11:48:59 am

RIH Aunt Bertha. I will always remember you having an honest heart. Always loving & will forever be missed🌹. Love Nae & family

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Marilyn Brown
9/29/2021 05:03:18 pm

My condolences and prayers to the family. So Sorry for your loss my God strength and keep you during the difficult time

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Seneca Watts
9/29/2021 05:17:17 pm

To the Terry family my deepest condolences to you all. May continue to find comfort in the God of all comfort. Praying for your strength.

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Verna Thomas
9/30/2021 05:43:21 am

DEDORAH, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MRS. BERTHA, WAS SO SWEET KNOW THAT YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYS SHE WAS SO MEEK AND HUMBLE LOVE YOU ALL VERNA

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Sherry F Oliver
10/1/2021 10:26:30 am

Deborah, Milton, Brad & the entire family have my deepest sympathy & prayers. May God give you all the strength that you need for today & the upcoming days.

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Marsha Goodwin Kee
10/1/2021 07:40:45 pm

Granddaughter of William J Kennedy, Jr. So sorry to hear that Bertha passed. You all are in my prayers. Sending much love, Marsha

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