Kathree Canady Terry
5/18/1929 - 4/19/2018
Augusta, GA- Entered into rest on Thursday, April 19, 2018 Mrs. Kathree Canady Terry age 88 of Augusta, GA. after an extended illness. She was surrounded and loved by Her Daughter as she went to be with Her Lord.
Kathree "Kat" was born in Soperton, Ga May 18,1929 to John & Ruby Canady
After graduating High School, She decided to leave the comforts of Her home and move to the big City (Macon). Where she was loved and cared for by her Aunt & Uncle Gladys and Frank. Her Aunt Gladys and best friend Carrie Terry arranged a Blind Date with Carries son Mack Terry It was love at first site and they were together until his death in 1983. When she was a struggling young Bride She and two of her close friends walked into Friedman Jewelers on Cherry St. in Macon where she was hired on the spot. She became the First Female Manager in 1962. She retired after 40 years of service.
Kat is preceded in Death by her Parents John and Ruby Canady, her youngest Brother John Doyce Canady
Additional Survivors Her Daughter Debbie (David) Terry Collins Charleston,SC Grandson Adam Terry Griggs Collins New York City
one Brother Veroy Canady Augusta, Ga
Several Beloved nieces and nephews.
Over the last several years, She depended on her trusted and loved Friend Mr. W. W. Thompson.
The Celebration of Her Life will be today from 2 until 4 pm at Thomas L. King Funeral Home. Interment will be Monday, April 23,2018 at 1:00pm in Riverside Cemetery in Macon, Ga
Family request in lieu of flowers donations can be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Thomas L. King Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, GA 30907 (706) 863-6747 www.kingfh.com
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