MARTHA DEAN TERRY, 70, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence. She held a Bachelor’s Degree in Education but only taught English for a couple of years at North Clayton High School in Georgia. She retired from sewing manufacturing and was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emmett and Fannie Hanson Terry; two brothers: A.J. Terry and Frank Terry; and great grandchild: Brooklyn Kirk. Survivors include her sons: Jamie Jackson, Ricky (Mandy) Jackson, and Tim Jackson; daughter: Tashia Blackerby; sisters: Sarah Jane McDaniel and Teresa Ann Terry; grandchildren: Craig Jackson, Kaz Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Ashly Palmer, Morgan Blackerby, Madison Blackerby and Abbey Jackson; and great grandchildren: Tyde Green, Andrew Jackson, Addalyn Lambert, and Mason Nichols.
Memorial services will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. from Piedmont First Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Ingram officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
She requested no flowers but memorials instead to Missions at Piedmont First Baptist Church.
Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Terry Family.