Terri Whitehead

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mrs. Terri H. Whitehead, 69, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Terri entered this life on March 10, 1947 in Carthage, Missouri, born to the union of the late Harlin and Delaine (Hubbard) Stump. She graduated from Miller High School and then enjoyed several college courses over the years. On February 19, 1965 she was united in marriage to Fred L. Whitehead at Red Oak Methodist Church. Terri and Fred owned and operated Whitehead Farm Supply in LA Russell, Missouri from 1976 until 2015. Terri was known as the “Boss”. Terri often spoke how she loved her customers and getting to know each new generation. They were all very much a part of her extended family. Terri loved her grandchildren dearly, and took great pride in all they did. She enjoyed her dogs, flowers and birds, and the ladies she graduated with known as the “65 Girls.”

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Jonnalee M. Whitehead.

Terri is survived by her husband, Fred; one daughter, Tonja Whitehead of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Charles Whitehead of St. Louis, Missouri and Caitlyn Deviney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one brother, Jon Stump and wife Cathy of LA Russell, Missouri; two sisters, Cindi Liffick and Molli Homes and husband Michael, all of Springfield, Missouri; step mother, Mildred Stump of Lockwood, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.



Graveside services for Mrs. Whitehead are 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2016 at Harvey Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Tom McLemore, Gordy Anderson, Ed Sommers, Gary McLemore, Larry Jackson and Nate Everts. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Craig, Mark Bright, Mike Chandler and Mark Foster. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family has directed memorial contributions be made to Harvey Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our websitewww.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.