Bertha Terry

bertha terry

March 2, 1912 ~ June 19, 2011


Resided in: Asheville, NC

Asheville – Bertha Pritchard "Pritch" Terry, 99, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Givens Health Care Center. A native of Montgomery County, N.C., she was daughter of the late Henry Alexander and Maie Wright Pritchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Leonard Terry who died in 1979. Mrs. Terry was a former resident of Hendersonville and was a school teacher at Hillandale Elementary School retiring in 1975. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville. Surviving is a son, Randall S. Terry and his wife, Linda of Hendersonville; a sister, Henrietta P. Thomas of South Carolina; three grandchildren, Randall Terry Jr. and his wife, Laura of Cullowhee, Brandon Terry of Hendersonville and Brice Terry of Raleigh; four great-grandchildren, Mady, Trey, Jazmine and Hailey Terry. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Pritch will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2011 in the Pulliam Chapel at Givens Estate with Pastor Vic Wilfong officiating. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, N.C. 28739

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  1. Randy, Linda and family,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking about you and keeping you and your family in our prayers.

    Aunt Pritch was a loving and giving soul and she will be greatly missed. She made the world a better place to live.
    Wish we could be there with you in person, but certainly will be in spirit.

    Love,
    Judy, Gary, Henrietta and family

  2. Dear Randy, Linda and Family,
    We send our love and prayers. What a fulfilled life, hold the beautiful memories and know that you were a special son.
    David and Nada Shook

  3. Randy & Linda,

    I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Pritch’s passing. Please accept our condolences. She was a wonderful woman and I will carry my memories of her forever! I still clearly remember many days as a child at the old house in Hendersonville. She will be missed!

    Sincerely,
    Rick & Beverly George

  4. Dear Randy and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God grant you His peace that passes all understanding. We send prayers of love and sympathy. God Bless You.

  5. May God’s blessing be with those who remain to remember her.

    Your brother in Christ,
    Father George Gennuso, Jr.

  6. Dear Randy & Linda,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the first time I met Aunt Pritch. She had Kay, Rick and me over for dinner. I have such fond memories of her and Uncle Nunnie. My prayers are with you.

  7. Dear Family,

    Mrs. Terry was my 3rd grade teacher in 1973. She bustled with this wonderful energy -and I remember that she loved me – but then again, she loved all of her students, and all of us knew that.

    As young as I was, I knew enough to carry her kindness forward into my life. My daughter’s teachers have been held to the high standards set by your Mother many years ago. I never forgot her.

    I wish you peace during this difficult time.

    Jo
    Hendersonville, NC

  8. I remember all the great stories Aunt Pritch would tell me and Tina and all the walks we used to take when we were young. You could sense her love for teaching and educating young minds. She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.


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