Terry's Obituary
Terry A. Metheny, aged 70, of Kentland, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Franciscan East Hospital of Lafayette. Born on February 1, 1954, in La Porte, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Hurt and Reva G. (Barnett) Hurt. Terry was married to Douglas A. Metheny on May 6, 1971, who preceded her in death on February 24, 2008.
Terry was a dedicated Sunday School teacher and a cherished member of the Knox Pentecostal Church. She spent several years working at Kingsford Height Grade School in La Porte, IN. Terry had a passion for planting flowers, crocheting, decorating, and sharing her faith. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and had a great sense of humor, along with a deep love for her dogs, Mickey and Angie.
She is survived by her daughters, Shane (Tony) Vogland of Kentland, Shawn (Kevin) Fording of Otterbein, and Rhonda Metheny of Kentland; her son, Doug (Ashton) Metheny of Fresno, OH; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Terry is also survived by her siblings, Marvin (Charlotte) Hurt of Union Mills, Tony (Grace) Hurt of Breckenridge, MI, John (Sherry) Hurt of St. Louis, MO, and Kay (Bob) Sutten of Mission, TX.
Preceding her in death, along with her husband and parents, is her daughter, Renee Metheny, and her siblings, Roger Hurt, Raymond Hurt, Melvin Hurt, and Eleanor Dunlap.
Friends may call from 11 AM (CST) until the time of the Funeral Service at 1 PM (CST) on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Pastor Matt Baughman of the Brook United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Buswell Cemetery.
