Alma Terry

Alma Lynette Smith Terry, 80, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Wellington Place in Jackson.

She was a native of Bolivar and daughter of the late Herman and Hazel Smith.  She was a graduate of Whiteville High School and worked 30+ years as a Clerk III at Western Mental Health Institute, retiring in 2005. She also worked part-time 28 years in various departments, with her last position as a greeter at Walmart, retiring in 2018.   She was a member of Parrans Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed volunteering, reading, crafting and making pecan pies for family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Susan Welch (John) of Jackson and Teresa Padial (David) of Drasco, AR; a son, Tony Terry (Paula) of Jackson; two step daughters, Shirl Sanders (Teddy) of Henderson, Gina Powers (Troy) of Middleton; two brothers, Wayne Smith (Deborah) of Michigan City, IN and Donald Smith of Martin, TN; 4 grandchildren, Tyler Coats (Molly) of Henderson, Grey and Clayton Padial of Drasco, AR and Melanie Welch of Jackson, TN; two great grandchildren, Jax Rahman of Jackson and Lukas Michel of Henderson; and a host of nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lavon White and Faye Lester of Bolivar, and a brother, Dennis Smith of Cullman, AL.  Memorial contributions in her name may be sent to American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate) or the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/donate).