Elsie (Mann) Terrell

Elsie (Mann) Terrell, age 103, of Reading, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1917 to the late Julius and Mary Virginia (Nelson) Mann, in Memphis, TN.

Elsie worked as a nurse’s aide for several years at Hamburg State School & Hospital and retired from Wernersville State Hospital. She was a kind and simple woman who did not need or want for much. She was an avid BINGO player and played up to 6 months ago. However, Elsie absolutely treasured spending time with her family and friends.

Elsie's spirit will be carried on by; son Edward "Hatch" Mann, of Reading; daughter Deborah "Debbie" Terrell, of Reading; honorary daughter Dee Dee Moseley; 9 grandchildren Tracy Pruitt, Yvonne Harris, Monica Mann, Ricky Pegram, Michael Pegram, Rory Pegram, Tanya Mann, Letitia Holt and Jason Terrell. Elsie also leaves behind ; 14 great grandchildren Marquita Pruitt, Ryan Pruitt, Letia White, David White Sr., Shannan Sims, Shantel Sims, Jahuan Pegram, Major Shannel Pegram, USAF, Dante Pegram, Jordhan Peterson, Sean Peterson, David Holt III, Zariya Holt, Aajaylah "AJ" Terrell; 15 great great grandchildren Lilliana, Raymond, Marco, Jarvis, Diamante, Austin, David Jr., Aaron, Zhaneah, Nashaun, Aaziyah, Myah, McKenna, Rosalee, Soraya ; 1 great great great grandson Haven and 2 nieces Norma and Edith to cherish her memory.

In addition to her parents, her husband Archie Lee Terrell; son Harold Orlando Delano Mann; daughter Lillie Jean (Weaver) Middleton; granddaughter Toni Pruitt, daughter-in law Brenda Mann; two sisters, Magdalene Brown and Charlie Jones greeted her in Heaven.

A viewing for Elsie will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Theo C. Auman Inc., 247 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601. Home going service will commence at 12:00 PM with Pastor Wayne Robinson. officiating. A graveside committal will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TheoCAuman.com for the Terrell and Mann family.