Hope Terrell

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Hope Terrell

Feb. 13, 1932 – July 30, 2020

Internment: Missouri State Veteran Cemetery Bloomfield, Mo.

Hope was a life long resident of Sikeston. She attended Sikeston High School, where she was head twirler and drum majorette. She was a past president of the Council on the Arts where she was thrilled to promote local talent. She was an original board member and active in Sikeston Little Theatre for over 60 years. She masterfully directed 13 musicals, The Sound of Music, twice. Her final performance was in The Giver last year. She worked as a realtor, executive secretary for Sikeston Housing Authority, and Malone & Hyde and for Dr. Leo Bruce. She enjoyed playing bingo and card games with friends and family.

She married the love of her life, James A Terrell, on September 4th, 1951. He proceeded her in death 2/11/12. She was also proceeded in death by her parents, William and Martha Edwards, her sisters Muriel Killgore, Pearl Quigley, her brother, Bill Edwards, two grandchildren, Angel Boy Hill and Hope Nickole Hays.

She was loved abundantly and will be missed abundantly. Survivors include her son James (Jamie) Terrell and wife Christine of Sikeston, daughter Terri Terrell-Hays of Sikeston, and daughter Lisa and Tom Hill of Greenwood, Mo. She was “the ULTIMATE Nana” to 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson on the way. Other surviving family members include brothers in law, Lee Terrell and Ed (Gene) Terrell, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.

Hope requested donations to be made to Sikeston Little Theatre. Checks can be mailed to: Sikeston Little Theatre P.O Box 126 Sikeston, Mo. 63801. (Please note “Hope Terrell” in the memo).

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  1. John Launius on August 7, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    She left her mark on all who knew her. May her memory live on and her story be told…??????



  2. Elizabeth Douglas on August 7, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    I love u my nana forever 143



  3. Michi Launius on August 7, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you for the memories, you are loved. What a wonderful life.
    Love you.,
    Michi



  4. Donna Alexander on August 7, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    You will be missed by the entire Little Theater Family. You made a great impact on the community. Thank you for allowing me as a young girl to spend time in your home and be a part of your family.



  5. Barbara Watkins on August 7, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    I will forever remember your beautiful smile, kind heart, and your passion for life. You will so be missed but remembered by all who loved you. What a spectacular life you lived. RIP sweet Hope ?



  6. Brenda Blevins on August 8, 2020 at 10:27 am

    RIP Hope. Will miss our visits when I came to Sikeston. My sympathy to the family.
    Cousin Brenda



  7. Angel Bridges-Deaver on August 8, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    You raised a wonderful family. Never a greater legacy!



  8. Webb Edwards on August 8, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    I am saddened to learn of Aunt Hope’s passing, and I pray for all of the family. I hope they are comforted by the knowledge that she had such a full and meaningful life.

    God Bless you all.



  9. Farrah Bissel on August 10, 2020 at 10:31 am

    I love and miss you nana! A part of you is within all of our family.



  10. Harry Sharp on August 12, 2020 at 11:58 am

    We will miss you Hope. You knew that you were my favorite baby sitter!! God’s Blessings…



  11. Buck & Sandi Smith on August 13, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    A really nice lady with a terrific, winning smile and a kind and gentle heart. Sad to see her go-no one will replace her.



  12. Vicki Darby on February 20, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    Biggest heart on the planet. To know her was to love her. Inspiring and inspired. Heaven has a new angel who will suggest the next play is a musical.



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