Charlotte Terry

(From Parker Mortuary)

Charlotte Ann Terry, age 92, of Joplin Missouri, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024.

Charlotte was born on January 30th, 1932, in Albany, Missouri to Lester Steele and Lena (Collins) Steele. She was united in marriage to Travis Terry on February 29, 1948. They were married 66 years until his passing on December 10th, 2014.

Charlotte loved her family and prayed over them continually. Her hugs gave warmth and comfort. Her smile was contagious, she was always quick with a joke or a story. 

Charlotte enjoyed celebrating life’s milestones by baking for her family and others and gathering her loved ones in her home. She loved spending time studying the Bible, singing hymns, quilting, sewing, gardening, visiting, and having a cup of tea. Charlotte devoted her life to the Lord through prayer and service. She served her church as a pastor’s wife, Sunday School teacher, and many other church roles and volunteer work. Her unwavering faith will continue to resonate within the hearts of those of us left behind as she left a legacy of love, service, and hospitality.

Survivors Include one brother, James “Jim” Steele of Wichita, Ks; Her children, Darrell and Janey Terry of Webb City, Keivan and Gail Terry of Jacksonville, FL, Greg and Julie Terry of Springfield, Gayla Beaver of Springfield, and Gretta and Robert Hembree of Joplin; Grandchildren, Kendall Terry, Randy Terry, Kristi Newby, Rhonda Terry, Marti Terry, Eric Terry, Cole Terry, Tiffany Terry Robertson, Emily Beaver, Eian Beaver, Ethan Isaac Beaver, Eli Beaver, Preston Hembree, and Brady Hembree; 14 Great-grandchildren, 17 Great-great-grandchildren; a special cousin she considered as a sister, Mary Alice Poole, of Seymore; and her nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John F “Speedy” Steele, her husband, Travis Terry, and a son, Byron Terry.

A Visitation to receive family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 at Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Price Place Cemetery in Oakland, Arkansas. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Charlotte and entrusted to the mortuary, please call for more information.




Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.