Sara Irene Terry, 83, of Charleston, WV, known affectionally as Ms. T and Irene, transitioned from life-to-life eternal at her home, Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born January 2, 1938, she was the fourth child of Russell R. and Hazel J. Dabney.
Educated in Kanawha County schools, Irene graduated from Garnet High School in 1955. She had a mind for business and worked in the family business during her teen years. Irene was a hard worker and worked for CAMC as a unit clerk for forty years. She loved fully, cared for her family, and had an infectious laugh. Irene was always willing to help someone in need.
Along with her parents Irene was preceded in death by her brother, Russell R. Dabney, Jr., and sisters, Zemoria Higginbotham and Willa Ann Leonard.
Left to cherish Irene’s memory are her five children; Brock E. Terry, Jr., and Ricardo R. Terry, both of Charleston, WV and Brian L. Terry of Chino, CA, sisters; Yolanda A. Terry, Capitol Heights, MD and Yvette A. Terry, Charleston, WV, ten grandchildren; Sharletta M. Green, Alexa M. Green, Joshua R. Terry, Dominique M. Adkins, Stephon D. Terry, Jarrett M. Terry, Marcel M. Terry, Avery L. Terry, Breah O. Bauer-Terry and Janelle L. Terry, seven great grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces and treasured friends.
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