Theresa Helen Emerson Terrell, 73, wife of Thomas Aubry Terrell, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 12, 1940, in North Hornell, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Howard John Emerson and Margery May Perkins Emerson. She was a member of the board of directors for A Second Chance Animal Shelter and the Basset Rescue Crew of the Southeast.
Survivors besides her husband of Manning include seven children; a stepson; 25 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janet Goodwin of Manning.
The family would like to thank Tuomey Hospice and the staff of the Telemetry Unit of Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning, SC 29102.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179.