Herrin- Devedia B. Terry, 75, of Campbell, MO, formerly of southern Illinois, passed away at 11:37, PM, Friday, March 13, 2015 at her home.
Devedia was born on October 18, 1939 in Vincennes, IN to Samuel Lester Paul and Mabel Fern (Malone) Cornwell. She married James Alvin Terry in June 21 of 1956 of Vincennes, Indiana. He survives of Campbell, MO.
She was a homemaker and member of New Life Apostolic Church in Campbell, MO. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include-
Husband- James Alvin Terry of Campbell, MO
Son- Darrell Wayne Terry and wife Debbie of Petersburg, IN
Daughter- Fredia Terry of Marion, IL
Daughter- Diana Needham and husband George of Campbell, MO
Son- James Terry and wife Lorrie of Indiana
Son- Samuel Terry and wife Nancy of Campbell, MO
Daughter- Cindy Marks and husband Glenn of Valier
Daughter- Patricia Watson and husband Richard of Dexter, MO
Thirty Four Grandchildren
Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren and one on the way
One Great Great Grandchild
Brother- Raymond Cornwell of Vincennes, IN
Brother- Rev. Steve Cornwell and wife Joyce of Goreville
Sister- Donna Kidd of Carbondale
Sister- Eunice Moeller and husband Cliff of Marion
Many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter- Carla Marie Tislow, granddaughter- Sarah Jane Tislow, two brothers and one sister.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. George Needham, Rev. Steve Cornwell and Rev. Richard Watson will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Paulton. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, March 16, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th ST/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.