Funeral service for Melva Imogene (Thompson) Terrill was June 5, 2020 at Wilson Mortuary Chapel, Salem, with Pastor Rocky Lindley officiating.
Music was provided by Matthew Brooks and recorded selections.
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Thunderstorms - a few could contain very heavy rain, especially overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 55F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch..
Thunderstorms - a few could contain very heavy rain, especially overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 55F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch.
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Funeral service for Melva Imogene (Thompson) Terrill was June 5, 2020 at Wilson Mortuary Chapel, Salem, with Pastor Rocky Lindley officiating.
Music was provided by Matthew Brooks and recorded selections.
Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Buddy Daboin, Jeff Daboin, Aaron Brooks, Josh Wisdom, Brendan Ferguson, Brandon Ferguson, Zach Bennett, Dan Hutchings and Curt Murr. Honorary pallbearer was Corey Wisdom.
Mrs. Terrill was born January 6, 1938 in Dent County to Arthur and Bertha (Richards) Thompson. She married Joy Edward Terrill June 10, 1982. They shared five children. Mrs. Terrill died June 2, 2020 in Fenton at the age of 82 years.
Survivors include her husband, Joy Edward Terrill, Salem; children, Christine Colvin, Fenton; Missy Williams and husband, Carl, Salem; Matthew Brooks and wife, Angela, Rolla; brother, Larry Thompson and wife, Pat, Arnold; grandchildren, Brooke Williams; Zachariah Bennett; Josh Wisdom and wife, Kayla; Corey Williams and wife, Trisha; Jeff Daboin and wife, Nicole; Amanda Murr and husband, Curt; Caila Bennett; Buddy Daboin; Kristy Cusack and husband, Sean; Jesslyn Hutchings and husband, Dan; Brendan Ferguson; Brandon Ferguson; Aaron Gorman and Aaron Brooks; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Darren, Gavin, Wiley, Dellamae, Olivia, Calvin, Grant, Preston, Natalie, Jeremiah, Jenna, Benjamin, Rhi, Daxton, Olliver and Zaron Allen; and a host of extended family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; infant son, Tracy Darrell Brooks; daughter, LaDana Ferguson; and many siblings.
Mrs. Terrill was a longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
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