Jeannette Bach Terry

Jeannette Bach Terry, 87, of Wrens, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Jeannette was born and raised in Westchester County, New York, and graduated from Mt. Vernon Technical School before working at the New York Foundling Hospital, serving children and the elderly.

Jeannette came to Wrens in 1961 to visit a former coworker, Violet Poole, who was married to Howard Poole, the 1st cousin of Earl “Jack” Terry. They introduced Jeannette and Jack in a cornfield on July 1st, and the love story began. She returned home to New York and they began corresponding. Jeannette received a telegram in May of 1962 stating “Cotton pickers needed in Georgia, come immediately. -Jack.” He proposed in early July. They married on July 29,1962 in Mt. Vernon, New York, and their first dance as a married couple was to Farmer in the Dell.

Jeannette and Jack worked alongside each other for the next 49 ½ years. They enjoyed farming and gardening, hunting and fishing, raising two children and caring for their pets.

Jeanette, an adept baker, was best known for her pound cakes, which she found great joy in offering to friends and family. She was a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. Her greatest love and joy were her grandchildren and her cat, Baby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl H. Bach and Ruth Gertrude Johnston; her brother, Alvin C. Bach; her sister-in-law Teresa A. Bach; and the love of her life, Earl C. “Jack” Terry.

Jeannette leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory, including her two children: Dr. Jacqueline Peebles (Mike) and Earl C. Terry Jr. (Judy); her beloved grandchildren William Earl Peebles, Dr. Madeline Melanie Peebles, Earl C. Terry III, and Samuel A. Terry II; her many nieces and nephews and her cat, Baby.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to The Terry Team, her caregivers: Robin Ivey, Sue Latimer, Daphyne Beasley-Farmer, Tammy Barbour, Cat Darisaw, Jackie Huff, Nora Newsome and Tonia Archie; and Josh, Linda and Amy with Trinity Hospice.

The family will receive guests from 1:00 – 3:00PM Saturday, January 25, 2025 at James Funeral Home. Afterwards, a service to honor her life will be held at 3:30PM at Reedy Creek Baptist Church, with interment following in the church cemetery.

The family respectfully suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to The Gideons International, Augusta West Camp U10036, PO Box 204454, Martinez, GA 30917 earmarked for “Jeannette Terry” or online at gideons.org/donate checking the Donation Type “Dedicate your donation in memory or honor” and “In Memory Of” Jeannette Terry. Please request Gideon Card to be mailed to Jacqueline Peebles, 2738 Hwy 80 W, Wrens GA 30833.

Jeannette’s love for her family, her friends and her animals will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.