Mary L. Terry, 92, of Lafayette passed away on Monday, February 27,2017, at Franciscan Elizabeth Hospital East in Lafayette after a brief hospital stay.

She was born February 13, 1925, in Moulton, Alabama. She was married to James W. Terry and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Mrs. Terry was employed by Crown Services until her retirement as a seamstress.  She was devoted to her family.  She was a very kind lady who enjoyed simple pleasures in life such as gardening in her backyard.  She looked forward to planting her garden every spring.  She never judged anyone, she was a good listener and never did she speak ill of anyone.

Mary was a member of Creasy Lane Baptist Church in Lafayette, which she attended for many years.  She was a Believer in Jesus.

In addition to her husband, James, she was preceded in death by her two sons, James B. Terry and Dwight Terry; two grandsons, Scott O’Neal Terry and Marc Terry, sister Beulah Flora and a brother, Charles Terry.

Mary is survived by her son, Vernon Terry (wife, Geri) of Westpoint, one sister, Nadean Griffith of Michigan; grandchildren, James V. Terry, Sandy Warren, Tina Terry and Rachel Stout, all of Lafayette, Chasity Terry, Hunter Terry and Carey Terry all of Florida. Daughter in law Colleen Terry of Florida, granddaughter in law Anjetta Terry of Colorado.

Also surviving are great grandchildren, Colby, Justin, Bailey, Kala, Payton, Leah, Hayden, James Russell, Christopher James, Jamie Colleen and Carey Ann. Visitation Friday March 3,2017 from 1-2 pm followed by funeral service at 2pm Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor Tom Camp officiating. Burial Rest Haven Memorial Park.