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Obituary For Lessie O. Terry
Mrs. Lessie Odell (Burt ) Terry was born September 10, 1921 to the late George Washington Burt and the late Ada Nash Jamison Burt in Attala County, MS. She passed on Friday, June 4, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Two sons, George Ralph Hunt and Sam Hunt, Jr. preceded her. She was the last surviving sibling of a large family, with nine sisters and eleven brothers: Sarah Burt Calloway, Maggie Burt Watson, Mattie Burt, Mary Burt McDade Coleman, Bessie Burt Dodd Wingard, Georgia Mae Burt Knight, Velma Dean Burt Dennie, Ruby Jane Burt Ford, and Thelma Jamison Holmes. Frank Burt, Jessie (Joe) Burt, James (Red) Burt, Ples (Shab) Burt, Henry (Buddy) Burt, Nathan Burt, Charlie Burt, Dock Burt, Leon Burt, Houston Jamison, and Solomon Jamison.
Mrs. Terry was married to Sam W. Hunt, Sr. initially. She later married Deacon Percy Terry. Both spouses preceded her. Mrs. Terry gave her life to Christ at an early age by joining Palestine M.B. Church. Later, she moved her membership to Christian Liberty M.B. Church in Kosciusko. She was a faithful member, Sunday school teacher and active participant in church functions, until her failing health.
After receiving her early education at Attala County Training School, Mrs. Terry moved to Little Rock, Arkansas to complete her high school education. She graduated with top honors at an early age. Upon her return to Kosciusko, she taught in Attala County, when a minimum high school diploma was acceptable. She continued her education with studies at Rust College, Jackson State College and Tougaloo College. She graduated from Tougaloo College, with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She taught first grade at Tipton Street Elementary School for many years, before transferring to the Holmes County School System. Upon retirement from public school teaching, she started and operated a day care center in Kosciusko. She operated her facility successfully for over 20 years. She was the first teacher of many students who went on to productive adult lives and careers.
Mrs. Terry leaves to cherish her memory one daughter and two sons: Linda Hunt of Kosciusko, James Tyrone (Verna) Hunt of Kosciusko and Charles Ray (Ruth) Hunt of Norfolk, Virginia, one sister-in-law, Rose Mary (Hunt) Sanders, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces nephews, cousins, and friends.
PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: Parkway Cemetery
DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Wednesday, 06/09/2021 at 2:00 p.m.
INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS.
VISITATION: Tuesday, 06/08/2021 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
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There is not enough space to express our prayers for this awesome woman. She was so happy to invite our child in her daycare and taught her more than we knew. Always having kind words when we were late. She prepared our child for school to the point she was helping others in kindergarten because she said Terry already showed her this lol. Mrs Terry called her Babygirl. Praying for the family and God bless this lady to rest now. Job well done ❤️❤️🙏
Mrs. Terry was such a sweet lady. I had the pleasure of working with her in her daycare. May God be with the entire family during this time.
She was a wonderful person. My oldest daughter attended her daycare before entering school. She was well-prepared for school. Thank you so much and you will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the family and friends.
Ms. Terry was my Kindergarten teacher at Durant Attandence Center. She was special, sweet and kind! She lived a beautiful life and blessed the lives of so many children throughout Mississippi! Jarrett D. Cain-Pittsburgh, PA
Aunt Leslie was truly a great Aunt and Cousin. She will truly be missed, with sad hearts, we send special thoughts of sympathy and heart felt prayers. May God bless you all with his peace and keep you all in his care. Gladys and Ezell, The Terry and Riley Family.
I have fond memories of Aunt Lessie. She was always kind to me. I will miss her sweet smile and loving manner. She was my grandmother's sister. She loved us all. May she rest in love and peace.
Aunt Leslie you always be the 🍎 in my life . You was always talk about in my Father your Brother Houston Jamison home with love an patience. You taught me the yr I was in school at Tipton . I taught my children about you my Aunt Lessie Hunt Terry. Thank you with love. JoAnn Jamison Lewis, My Children Lawrence,LaVern , LaVail an Johnny Jamison RIP
God is the Master Weaver... He knows when His tapestry is finished.
With heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Yours, Mary Ann (Burt) and Therman Scott - Little Rock, Ark
Aunt Lessie will alway be remembered as a loving mother who cared about her family. Her sister, my Mom - Velma - always spoke about her sister. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our cousins Ray and Linda. God Bless you all. Wilfred Dennie
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