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Joyce Terry Obituary

Terry, Joyce C. (nee Blocker), beloved wife of the late John T. Terry, loving mother of John "Jack" (Vicki) and Jay (Kathy Penak), proud grandmother of John (Tammi Midkiff) Terry, Scott (Jenna Pace) Terry, David (Lindsey) Terry and Brent Terry-Penak, delighted great-grandmother of Lily Grace Terry, dear sister of the late Gordon (the late Agnes) Blocker. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Info Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis Director, 847-866-8843.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 16, 2008.

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Dar Francellno

November 21, 2008

My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Kathy Williams

November 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Vicki, Jack, John, Scott & Dave. What a beautiful tribute to "Grandma" from her grandsons - She would be truly proud. All our love, Kathy & Dick

Lindsey and David's wedding

November 18, 2008

John Terry

November 16, 2008

The passing of our Grandma has brought my brothers and I together for the first time in quite a long while. We've come together to remember her life. The stories and photos we've shared of Grandma have reminded the three of us that there is nothing quite like a Grandmother's love. There is no one word to describe it, and maybe it is best left undefined. What we know is her love had no bounds for us. And as we sit here now, as three grown men, we are overcome by our memories of her from our childhood. She remains to us now, and always, as more than just a grandmother. She was a monument of love, and a creature of magic to us. And our memories of her are rich and full. We are now awakened to find that we will never know another person quite like her. She was "Grandma", and we will miss her. Love...

John, Scott, and David Terry

November 16, 2008

Grandma with John, Scott, and David at Grant Park

November 16, 2008

Mom and Dad at Epcot

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Mom and her brother Gordon

November 16, 2008

Mom relaxing with Calico

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Grandma and Brent

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Grandma with John and Tammi in Martha's Vineyard

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Grandma with her four grandsons

November 16, 2008

Beautiful Mom!

November 16, 2008

Mom with Jay and Jack at her 80th birthday party.

November 16, 2008

Jack and Vicki Terry

November 16, 2008

Mom's love will be in our hearts and thoughts forever.

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