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Nancy Newkirk Terry went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Terry was the former band director of Whitehouse and was one of the first female band directors in Texas. In the past several years she was a real estate agent with Century 21 Suburban Realty. She earned the honors of “Multi-Million Producer” for several years and the Century 21 Brokers Council Brokers Award. She was a member of the Texas, National, and Greater Tyler Association of Realtors.
Mrs. Terry was actively involved in community affairs including Chamber of Commerce President, City Council President and Chairman of the Yesteryear Committee. She was chosen Citizen of the Year in 1994 and she and her husband were named Mr. and Mrs. Yesteryear in 1998. Mrs. Terry taught Sunday School for 30 years in several area churches. She loved to disciple young couples and witness through her gift of music. She was director of the Hand Bell Choir and played the flute during Sunday Services. She is a member of Lake Tyler Baptist Church in Tyler.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Ray, of Whitehouse; one son, Ronnye and his wife, Rhonda, of Wills Point; one daughter, Connie Taylor, and her husband Jim, of Whitehouse; two sisters, Glenna Jane Newkirk, of Garland and Chris Newkirk Jumper and her husband Dennis, of Conway, Ark.; her grandchildren, Tracy Terry, Kyle Terry, Ashley and Brandon Crim, Krystal Taylor, Austin Taylor, and Dallas Taylor; one great-grandchild, Jacob Terry; her nieces and nephews, Larry Terry, Mike and Sandy Terry, Randy and Heidi Jumper, Greg and Trisha Jumper, and Lori and Bradley Wiedower; her great-nieces and nephews, Sam Terry of Austin, Morganne Jane of Bryan, and Bethany Jumper.
Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Whitehouse High School Auditorium with Pastors Sherman Mayfield, Don Cass, Ron Wells and Joe Ballard officiating. Burial followed at Whitehouse Cemetery under the direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors.
Pallbearers were Randal Brown, Forrest Coats, Jed Dillingham, Ronny Fite, Mike Gray, Dale Moran, Cary Nix and Denny Whitley. Contributions may be sent to the Building Fund at Lake Tyler Baptist Church, 13230 CR 285, Tyler, Texas, 75707.
Published in the Tri-County Leader January 26, 2006
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Cary 78 -Nix
I was honored to be a pall bearer at Mrs Terry's funeral. Although I only took band for one year under her she made a positive influence in my life. She loved WISD and the town of Whitehouse with all of her heart.RIP Mrs Terry
Mary 73 -Holbert (Haynes)
Mrs. Newkirk/Terry was the reason why I stuck with Music. I cannot express the sadness I have just learning that she had passed away. She took out a lot of time with me because she always told me she saw great potential in my music career. She is the reason I majored in Band in college. We always talked when I came home from college on holidays. Not knowing about her battle with cancer, I expected to see her at the reunion. I will truly along with others miss her greatly. I loved her for the contribution that she added to my life.Pam 75 -Fielding (Brown)
Not only was Nancy Newkirk Terry my band director, she also became my God Mother and God Grandmother to my son, respectively they became : "RAY RAY and Nanna". Although I have fond memories of band etc. My fondest memories are the vacations that myself, Pam Carlile, and Becky Nix on the road for 2 weeks at a time with the Terry's on their summer vacations. They footed the bill and showed us the world, so to speak. Nanna had a very positive influence on me, but also believed in letting me have my fun.....She always treated my son as if he was her own grandson, as she did many of our children, I am sure.Every day I step out to my driveway, there is a 1988 cadillac that was hers sitting in my driveway. Its my reminder. Although, I don't drive it, I keep it up and it reminds me of all the trips I took with them, I guess.
Just can't seem to let it go.
Ray Ray - you were very blessed to have had each other. Know that you are still loved very much.
Pam Fielding-Brown
Mary 73 -Clark (Baldree)
I too was a band student of Mrs. New/Terry! Her love of music was passed on to all of us who sat under her teaching. She was so full of life and I remember those days in the band fondly because of her. I remember how devastated we all were when she gave up her position as band director. She always comes to mind when I think of my high school years.Karen 78 -Hearon (Hill)
Miss Newkirk taught us music in the little rock cottage (used to be the homemaking cottage - I think). She would play us records and we had to identify the instruments. That was the beginning!She and Mr. Terry would pick us up for Sunday School and church on the "Marie" bus for First Baptist Church services. They taught us in Sunday School, GA's, Bible School and so many more activities. She was a wonderful lady, a good friend and a great influence.
I know where she resides and I will see her again. Thanks Mrs. Terry for all you taught me and how much you always cared!
Love, Karen