Ida M. Terry, 99-was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 9th 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Terry in 1988 and her father John Murdoch, mother Euna Murdoch. She is survived by her sons, Garry/Carol Terry and Kenny/Judy Terry of Phoenix. Ida had eight grandchildren, nineteen great- grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.
Ida worked in the Infants Department of JC Penney’s for 18 years and retired in 1986. She enjoyed many travels with Paul until his passing in 1988. She reacquainted with a retired co-worker, Gladys, traveling across the United States, Cruises to Hawaiian Islands, Canada and Nova Scotia. She always enjoyed her trip to casino’s. Just say the word and she was there and usually a winner.
The family would also like to thank the great staff at Life’s Blessings Assisted Living Home and their outstanding staff that was Ida’s home for the past five years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Savior Hospice & Palliative Care, located at 4530 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85028-6042.
Services will be held Monday, June 29th for the immediate family.