Alicia B. Terry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alicia Bernice Jones Terry was born to the late Hennibea Johnson Robinson and Hosea C. Jones in Chester, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1937. Alicia entered eternal rest on May 14, 2022, at Christina Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware in the presence of her children and grandchildren. Alicia was a long time Chester resident where she attended Chester Public Schools and graduated from Chester High School in 1955. After high school Alicia attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland for three years. Alicia later enrolled back in school to complete a 40-year dream of hers and earned her B.S. Degree in Liberal Arts at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania in 1998 at the ripe age of 61. Alicia began her journey with employment at Fidelity Bank (now Wells Fargo) in 1960. She held several positions there working there for 26 years. Alicia worked at the Delaware County Courthouse in 1987-88 as a Tax Claim Bureau Tax Collector and at Penn Ship in 1988 as an Accounting Clerk. Alicia than worked at Bank of Delaware (now PNC Bank) holding multiple positions over 11 years before retiring in 1999. Alicia was a loyal servant of the Lord. She joined Bethany Baptist Church and was baptized in 1940 at the age of 3. Alicia attended Sunday school and summer bible school faithfully. One of Alicia’s passions was music. Alicia sang in the Sunshine Choir, Young Adult Choir, Senior Choir, and the Faith Fellowship Choir. Alicia became the church’s organist until retiring after 30+ years. Alicia also played the organ and conducted choirs at many local churches. Alicia also had a passion in helping her community as she had many community affiliations. She served on West Branch YMCA Board of Directors and Board of Managers; served on Central YMCA Board of Directors; served on The Trustees Union of Chester and Vicinity; one of the founders of The First 100 Voice Choir in the City of Chester; served with The Woman in White Choir; served on the Board of Directors of the F.D. Jones Community Center; was a member of Delaware County Historical Society; was a member and treasurer of The T.O.F.C.A for over 35 years; was a member of Club ’55 of Chester High School and a member of Omnia Bona Inc, where she served as President of the Chester Chapter for 13 years. Alicia was pre-deceased by her husband of 53 years and love of her life LaFennis “Fats” Terry Sr; parents Hennibea Johnson Robinson and Hosea C. Jones; stepmother Inez Jones; granddaughter Davina Terry; godson Robert Mitchell and dear college friends Reginald and Gloria Warren. Alicia leaves to cherish her wonderful memory children LaFennis Terry Jr. (Arletta) and David Terry; sister Verna Beatrice Jones Pierce; 5 grandchildren LaKeisha Copeland (Brenton), Shawana Williams (Jamain Sr.), LaFennis Terry III (Chavon), Korey Williams and Chelsey Terry; 12 great-grandchildren; a God sent friend/daughter Johnnie Mae Doe; a special nephew Bryan Pyatt; godchildren Donna Davis and Chystal Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Alicia B. Terry

August 26, 1937 - May 14, 2022