Helen A. Terry

Terry, Helen A.

Of Jackson, was taken to Heaven on Angel's Wings on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joseph J. Terry. Survived by her 3 children, Kenneth Terry, Patricia (Chris) Wise, and Janet (Shaun) McCann; 5 grandchildren, Chris (Cara) Wise Jr., Andrew (Meghan) Wise, Alison (Rob) Levy, Erin (Cameron) McArthur, and Dylan McCann; 3 great grandchildren, Lincoln, Cole, and Blaize Levy.

Helen was a loving and giving woman who always put her family first. She loved dancing with "her Joseph" and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Helen also enjoyed singing, gardening, her pet cat, and birdwatching. Before her marriage, she was offered a job singing with Lawrence Welk but did not pursue a singing career. Helen retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Private funeral services were held. Fr. James Shaver officiated.

Contributions in Helen's memory can be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Pipe Organ Fund.

Desnoyer Funeral Home --- Family owned for 126 years