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Theresa Rena Terrell

Passed 10/19/2020

Obituary For Theresa Rena Terrell

Theresa Rena Terrell life came to an end on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 66 at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Terrell was born October 15, 1954 in Hickman County, Tennessee to the parents of Charlie Sowell and Gladys Lathon. . She leaves to cherish her many memory her husband, John Terrell; son, Omar Terrell; daughter, Fonda (Reggie) Simons, Tia Terrell and Quinia (Corey) Steele; grandchildren, Dantavia, Scott, Zabria (Patrick), Omarian, Anthony, Corey, Jr., Adonnis, Ambreona, Taylor and Reggie; great grandchildren, Keyleigh, Kadan, Dakota, Jaxon, Braxton, Atlaya, Kyler and Patrick, Jr.; god children, Brandy Sanford Nolan and Ouida Collins; siblings, Fred Hornbeak, James Hornbeak, Tish Ramey, Joyce Stone, Odessa Oneal, Bobby (Alfreda) Sowell and Torez Sowell; sisters-in-law, Louise Branch and May Terrell; brothers-in-law, Fred Terrell and Tony Terrell; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, devoted friends, Elaine Jasper, Teresa Demumbran, Fred Johnson, Vielka Garrett, Dalana Stamps.

Mrs. Terrell will lie in state on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 2 until 5 at the funeral home. *** Due to COVID-19 there is a limit of how many people can enter the chapel at a time but everyone will be allowed to flow in to view as well as speak to the family and flow back out to allow others the same opportunity. In order to enter the funeral home for viewing you MUST have on a mask per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks as well ***

Visitation with family Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 11 until 12 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle 117 Fairground Street with funeral to follow. Elder Mack E. Morton. officiating.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee.


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Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Patricia Blair & Patrice/Brice Cheatham

To the family of Mrs.Rena Terrell we would like to send our condolence and prayers to your entire family as you go through such a time of bereavement of such a sweet, loving and beautiful Angel.

May God Bless all of You!!

Emily Britton and Family Michael Pope Ethel Scruggs

My prayers go out to the Terrell and So well family. May God be with you.

My condolences go out to the Terrell & Sowell families God bless you all Danny.

Rena's Bright Hour Farm family misses her terribly, and are so grateful to have had her in our lives. May she Rest In Peace. Sara Jo Houghland Gill

You have my prayers. Annette Grigsby

Sending love and sympathy, to the Terrell family, Renee was a beautiful person.She will be missed. Love Seneca Leach and Family

My deepest condolences to the Terrell and Sowell family. My heart and prayers go out to you. Rena will be greatly missed. Love Tabitha Moss

Our condolences to you and your family at this time continue to walk by faith. The Easley Family

My deepest condolences to Omar, Fonda, Tia, & Quinia. I know words cannot express how much your mother will be missed. Rena did not meet stranger's. Her & Roc were always the life of the party. After working with Quinia for several years Rena became the Salon Mama! Treating me like I was one of her kids. From sharing recipes, her life experiences and giving some of the best advice, she will always be missed! Rena loved All of her children unconditionally. You guys were her world. The last time I called to check in on Rena she expressed how well Roc was taking care of his health and her! One of the most loving wives and mothers I've ever meet! GOD bless you all. May GOD give you all peace, strength, love, and hope during this season in your lives. I love you guys. Keep your mother's beautiful spirit going through yourselves, your children, and your children's children.

Love always, Tara Howse

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, my god lift you up and strength you doing this hard time. Love you, Gracie and the Newman Family

I am very sorry for the loss of Rena . I am praying for rhe family. Please stay together and comfort one another .

My true condolences go out to the Terrell family. I remember Mrs. Rena when she visited my hometown on weekends when I was a child. She will truly be missed by all. Monica Jackson Drones

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Praying for comfort and strength as you begin this journey. The most beautiful way to honor Rena's legacy is by continuing to live what she taught you. Hold tight to each other and Rena close to your hearts. Dorothy J Young - Houston TX

sorry to hear of your loss God got a new angel peaceful a beautiful smile Sending love peace and happiness in the long run It takes time to heal from your loss

To the entire family Rena was sweetest person i known always had a beautiful smile full of enjoyment she will be missed by all Its always sad to hear new when u loss someone so special to all But God got a new angel

Today and always wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Brooks Fleming Jr. American Legion Post 215 Women's Auxiliary Franklin,TN

Sincere condolences to the family and may God grant you comfort in the days ahead. Continued prayers for all. Fred and Sue Gentry

Our condolences to the Terrell and Sowell families. Felita and Tyrus Hamilton and Diamond Grigsby.

You left a legacy behind. So many people loved you!! Never met a stranger. A mother figure to so many. If they were your children's friends they became your children. To the Terrell and Sowell families I know this is a very difficult time but don't be sadden hold your head high and think of the LEGACY MAMA NAE NAE left behind. I love each and every one of YOU

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Rena kindness was contagious and her memory will live on forever. LaToya and Mack Gentry

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Family hold on to God unchanging hands

Prayers and condolences to the family..

Ordis,Annette & Lisa Collier

Thinking of the Sowell and Terrell families, wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember, Miss Rena, who was so close to her family. Our heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Percy and Martha Givens, Jackson, TN

My sincere condolences to the family, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL EMMA JOHNSON

My sincerest sympathy is with the family. Rena will always remain near and dear in my heart. She has been the best friend to me over forty years now, I will always cherish our mountain trips and my many visits to her family home in Wrigley family reunions and family gatherings. I love you all and you all will remain in my prayers. Rose Davis-Anderson

Our condolences to the Terrell. Hornbeak,and Sowell families. We are so sorry you lost Renae. She was a sweet and happy person. May God bless and keep you doing your time of mourning. Love Hilbert and Vera

To the family, I send my deepest condolences to all of you, I pray that God heals your broken heart. Know that your sweet mother/wife is resting now and is in no more pain. Renee will be missed by all. Love you all, you all are my prayers. Sharon Poynter and Family

Sending my condolences to the family I will be praying for your all Billie J O'Neal

My prayers go out to my friends family you have my condolences

Our Condolences go out to the family.Just to know Absent from the body means present with the lord.Praying for u'all.Flossie Campbell Jermaine/Justin/Kermari

My sympathy go out to the family she was a beautifil friend from Dorothy Cannon &Family

Sending my condolences to the family I will be praying for your family. Carolyn Newson Henderson

Our Heartfelt Sympathy and may the Lord Comfort You in the days ahead. Dwight and Peggy Coffee

Our Deepest Sympathy and may God comfort you in the days ahead.

Sending my condolences to the Terrell family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will cherish the fun memories with Rena and the family, when I frequently came to visit from Michigan throughout the yrs. Rena always made me feel so welcome. Sending my love and prayers. Tammy McNeal

My sincere prayers and condolences to the Terrell family. I didn't know Rena's first name was Theresa. She was a sweetheart and such a family oriented person. May God give you all the strength to endure. Sending hugs to you Qui. Know that you were an awesome daughter. The memories are forever in all of your hearts.

Our condolences to the Sewell and Terrell family. Dave and Michelle Quartey

Extending my deepest sympathy to Dowell and Terrell families. Terrie D. Utley

Extending my deepest sympathy to the Sowell and Terrell family. Terrie D Utley

RIP Mrs. Rena, you will be missed. Sending my prays to all of the Family and her friends, my heart goes out to you all. Sandy Ivey Gibson

Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts, and in our hearts. Alisa Collins and Family

Our condolences to the family and our prayers are with you The Britton Family..

Aunt Rena will truly be missed by her family and many others. The strong one that held everyone together. She will always be in our heart and memories

Love, Monica Sowell Ramey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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