Ruth Colleen Terrell

RUTH COLLEEN GRAY TERRELL Age 78 years, of Seymour, passed from this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family January 28, 2007 after an extended battle with breast cancer. She was born January 13, 1929 in Jackson Co., IN to Robert Willis and Bessie Irene Weddle Robinson, who have preceded her in death. Colleen attended school in Oolitic and Clearspring and was united in marriage by Rev. Leo Jordan to Rev. E. R. Gray in Medora, May 20, 1945. She assisted her husband in pastoring the Norman Pentecostal Church until his death May 14, 1969. Colleen then returned to school and graduated from Bartholomew Co. School of Practical Nursing in Columbus, IN as a Licensed Practical Nurse June 15, 1971, and then married Robert D. Terrell, March 31, 1972. She worked for Schneck Memorial Hospital in Seymour for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Colleen enjoyed traveling with her husband and spent the month of January in Madiera Beach, FL for 22 years. Colleen was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle in Seymour and Life Apostolic Ministries in Westport, IN. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle, 301 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour, with visitation Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. Surviving is her husband, Robert D. Terrell; son, Gary K. Gray, wife Diana of Indianapolis; daughters, Rita K. Steltenpohl, husband Bob of Indianapolis, Kendra L. Sharp, husband Rev. Gerald of Seymour; a brother, Dale R. Robinson, wife Judy of Medora. Also five grandchildren; Kara S. England, husband Joe; Errin K. Gray; Marita J. Steltenpohl; Kristen L. Sharp; Gentry K. Sharp; a great-grandson, Jaden A. K. England. Also, a loving niece and special caregiver, Donna J. Lane; two stepsons, Ron W. Terrell, wife Karen of Brownstown, Larry D. Terrell, wife Sheila of North Vernon; four step-grandchildren, Eric V. Terrell, wife Jennie, Brian L. Terrell, wife Patti, Danielle R. Brown, husband Jessie, Jamie Medaris, husband Waylon; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Robert E. and Ervan W. Robinson, and a sister, Wanda L. Arthur, preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Apostolic Ministries of Westport, in care of the Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle, 301 Indianapolis Ave., Seymour, IN 47274. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, Indianapolis, IN.

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Ruth Colleen Terrell

January 13, 1929 - January 28, 2007