Patsy Sue Terry

Mrs. Patsy Sue Terry, age 77, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Pruitt Health. Mrs. Terry was born August 15, 1941 in Sterling, IL to Russell Mason and Ruby Waltz Near.

Mrs. Terry attended Maple Springs Baptist Church and Marler Road Baptist Church and retired from Candle Corp.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Terry; brothers, Russell Near, Lester Near, Eugene Near, Marvin Near; sisters, Shirley Hubbard, Linda Near; and 3 step-children.

Survivors include: son, Ivery Terry and wife Michelle of State Road; daughters, Dee Cox and husband Barry of Elkin, Julie Strawbridge and husband Kit of High Point; brothers, Everett Near and wife Linda of Boonville, Bill Near of Vaccaville, CA; sisters, Shelby Kaehler of Rock Falls, IL, Beverly Nailor and husband Clark of Rock Falls, IL; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 8 step-children; and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. John Cox and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Shoaley Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Maple Springs Baptist Church, 150 Maple Springs Church Rd., Ronda, NC 28670.