ROCKINGHAM — Margaret Flowers Terry, 84, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Carriage House in Greensboro.
Mrs. Terry was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Claude William and Ruth Putman Flowers.
A longtime member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church she actively served as Sunday school teacher, pianist/organist, and member of women’s auxiliary.
A 1954 graduate of Rohanen High, she also attended Emmanuel College. She retired from Poteat Insurance as a licensed insurance agent. She will be remembered and live on in the hearts of loved ones for her caring for others, sharing a home-cooked meal, assisting her husband in house projects and enjoying everyday life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clarence Terry; brothers, James H. Flowers, the Rev. Carl E. Flowers, Leon Flowers; sister Mildred Smith Martin; and a niece, Ruth Anne Flowers Woods.
Surviving are her stepchildren, Renae Dean (Calvin), Wayne Terry (Terri) and Eric Terry (Marsha); step-grandchildren, Christy English (Travis), Drew Terry (Stephanie), Emily Dean, Lauren Myers, Joshua Terry and Johnathan Myers; step-great-grandchildren, Madison and Chasen Pankey, Khloe, Grayson and Aubrey Terry; nephew, Ronald W. Smith (Phyllis); a sister-in-law, Alfreda Spell Flowers Simmons; great nephews, great nieces and other family members.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, graveside services will be held privately at Eastside Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Carter Funeral Home of Rockingham is serving the family of Margaret Flowers Terry. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
