Maggie Allen Terry

Maggie Allen Terry (nee Edwards) of Oberlin died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Life Care Center of Medina County, following a short illness. She was 62.

Born Dec. 31, 1947, in Demopolis, Ala., she worked as a supervisor of food service at Oberlin College. She retired in 2009 after 42 years of service.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was involved in many church activities. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, catering, traveling, and donating her time to the community and to the students of Oberlin College.

Mrs. Terry is survived by her daughter, Tonya E. Edwards of Oberlin; son, Marvin M. Edwards of Oberlin; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers Enoch Edwards of Oberlin, Bobby Edwards of Elyria, and Julius Cesar Edwards of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezekiel Sr. and Carrie B. (nee Matthews) Edwards; brother, Ezekiel Edwards Jr.; and sister, Dorothy Lawson.

Services were Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. Anthoni D. McElrath, pastor, officiating. Burial was at Westwood Cemetery.

Cowling Funeral Home handled local arrangements.