Helen Lail Terry

Helen was preceded by her loving husband, David Kenneth Terry of Conover; two brothers, Sam Lail and Clifford Lail; brother-in-law Perry Sayles; and sister-in-Law, Gloria Lail.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Dellinger of Conover and her sons KC Terry of Asheville NC and Chad Terry and wife, Marybeth of Winston Salem. Surviving are 6 grandchildren; Cole Robinson, Colin Robinson, and Morgan Dellinger of Conover and Laura Terry, Kathryn Terry, and Watson Terry of Winston-Salem; two brothers, David Lail of Granite Fall, and Harold Lail and wife Dot of Claremont; two sisters, Joyce Lail of Granite Falls and Mary Sayles of Bethlehem and sister in law, Shirley Lail of Bethlehem. Helen is also blessed with the large and loving Terry family and is supported my many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as a tremendous amount of nieces and nephews in both the Lail and Terry family.

Helen was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she knew. Born into a family of six siblings, Helen learned early in life the value and importance of family, laughter, hard work and gratitude. She carried these attributes throughout her life and instilled those values in her children and grandchildren. Helen married Kenneth Terry in 1972 and together they created Unique Textiles where she worked alongside her husband in the family business. Following Ken’s untimely death to cancer; Helen moved to Calabash where she was able to enjoy her love of the beach, her endless devotion to her cocker spaniel Oreo, driving in her convertible, and hosting her family for many fond memories at her home on the coast. During her time in Calabash, Helen enjoyed companionship with her long time partner and friend, Joe Marion who preceded her in death in 2012.

After her diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, Helen returned home to Conover for the love and support of her family during her courageous battle. Like in her youth, she was able to cherish and enjoy all that she loved most, her family and friends.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, May 9th at Drum Funeral Home Chapel Conover from 5pm to 6:15pm, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:30pm. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank special friends and caretakers, Frances and Tasha, who helped Helen daily over the last several years of her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (Parksinson.org) or a charity of your choice.

The Terry family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.