Betty Jo Terry
June 4, 1968 - February 9, 2022
Betty Jo Terry, 53 of Athens, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Terry was born on June 4th, 1968, to Joe Peddus Dempsey and Margie Mae Adams. Mrs. Terry is survived by her son Toby Helms, Jr. of Athens; grandchild Makinley Helms of Athens; brothers Freddie Dempsey of East Limestone, DeWayne Dempsey of East Limestone, and Donnie Dempsey (Donna) of Clements; sisters Mary Watkins (Boss) of Elkmont, Patsy McKinney (Donald) of Haleyville, and Lora Cowan of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles D. Terry; brothers Ronald Dempsey and Johnny Dempsey; and sister Bonnie Hatfield. A graveside service for Mrs. Terry will be on Saturday, February 19th, 2022, at 2:00pm at Reunion Cemetery, with Doug Colwell officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00-1:30pm at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jason Dempsey, Jonathan Dempsey, John McKinney, Jonathan Usery, Keith Gatlin, and Tim Haggermaker. She loved family, especially her son. She was a hard worker, and she loved to help others.
Betty Jo Terry, 53 of Athens, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Terry was born on June 4th, 1968, to Joe Peddus Dempsey and Margie Mae Adams. Mrs. Terry is survived by her son Toby Helms, Jr. of Athens; grandchild... View Obituary & Service Information