Shirley D. Terra
Obituary
Shirley D. Terra, a longtime resident of Prunedale, died peacefully on November 20, 2023 of acute respiratory failure. She was 86.
She was born on May 1, 1937 in Missouri to Rita and Willis Hanks. She later came to California as a young lady and settled in Watsonville then to Prunedale.
She met and married the love of her life, Dale, and together they raised their three children. They were married for 50 years.
Shirley was known to be very artistic who loved bowling and participated as a member of the Aromas Grange.
Shirley is survived by her loving children: Dale Terra Jr. (Shirley), and Rick Terra. She is also survived by her sisters: Debbie (Phil) Green, and Melba (Ed) Lewis; and grandson: Dylan (Makyla) Terra; and two nieces and five nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Dale E. Terra; her son Steven Terra; and her sister Pat Hubbell.
A Celebration of life will be held at Prunedale Grange on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1pm
Published in The Pajaronian · August 20, 2024