Shirley Ann Terrell

Better known as “Nana,” passed away February 24, 2013 after fighting cancer for five and a half years. She was born May 26 in Paradise, MT to Merle and Manilia Steele.

She is proceeded in death by her mother and father, step parents Margaret and Bert Kelly, sister Roberta Kelly and brother Dick Cole who died February 13, 2013.

Mom had a wonderful life with “No Regrets”. She lived life to the fullest but most of all Gave Love like no other. She grew up in Paradise, MT. Listening to her stories it seemed to be a loving but tough childhood, but mom could make the bad turn to good. She was positive in whatever God’s plans were. Her family moved to California to be with her dad in the Air Force. That’s when she met and married Clyde Terrell. They made the Air Force their life for the next 23 years. In 1970 they moved back to Paradise where they could raise their children in a small town. Mom worked as a waitress most of her life . She loved it because she loved to make people laugh and listen to their stories. She also owned an antique store called “Country Lovin” in Plains. Having this business allowed her to do what she loved and that was SHOP.

She also was part of the Grainry Gallery. Antiques and decorating were her specialty...along with cooking and canning for everyone all around her.

Mom was a member of Eastern Stars, Paradise Methodist Church and helped out with anything and everything that came along. Mom was always planning a party for someone. Being with family and friends was so important. One thing mom practiced hard on being was a Nana and she was the Best....

She leaves behind her loving husband Clyde Terrell of 58 years; Her son Greg and wife Mary and grandsons Kyle and Justin of Missoula; Her daughter Kim Burgess and husband Denny and grandsons Dusty and Dallas of Plains; Her sister Sue Snead and husband Jim and their children, Nathan, Julie and Marcie and their families; Her brother Danny Kelly and wife Betty and their children Becky, Lisa and Shawn; Also her sister Roberta’s family Bebe and Sis and brother Dicks family, Jan, Brian, Jody and Jon; Also many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Services will be held on Saturday March 2 at 10:00 am at Plains Bible Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Paradise Methodist Church.