Georgiana Louise Terry née Redick – known to so many as Georgie – brought steady love, laughter and warmth to her family and her community. Born April 8, 1927, in Bayonne, she lived with purpose and grace – devoted to her church, her home and the people who depended on her kind presence.
Georgie passed away June 22, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service and unforgettable care.
Georgie was born to Robert Redick and Henrietta Redick and grew up alongside her sisters, Anita DeSilva and Jane Redick, and her brothers, Robert Redick Jr. and Louis Redick. She lived and was educated in Jersey City until her marriage to Bedell Terry June 23, 1949. Soon after, she moved to Red Bank, where she would spend the bulk of her life before relocating to Raleigh in her late 80s.
With Bedell, she raised six children: Bedell, Deborah, Anita, Mary, Brenda and Frank. Her love extended far beyond her own home; Georgie was also “a mother” to friends and neighbors’ children, the kind of person you could count on, and the kind of presence that made people feel safe and seen.
A proud member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church, Georgie served as both a choir member and pianist. Music was a real joy in her life; she loved to play her piano and organ both in church and at home, and she was known for singing hymns with a beautiful, heartfelt spirit. Ask her, and she would sing for you.
Georgie was also known for her sharp mind and her delight in everyday puzzles. She always had a newspaper nearby and could be found working a crossword puzzle with focused ease and a streak of playful wit.
At home, she was an excellent gardener, and her hands seemed to bring order, beauty, and abundance to the world around her.
Georgie nurtured generations of children as a teacher’s aide in the Red Bank school system. Her role required patience, attention and genuine kindness, qualities she carried naturally into her work and her relationships. She also volunteered at Lunch Break in Red Bank, a nonprofit that provides support and resources to those in need in the community.
In addition, she enjoyed time with her sister-in-law and “running buddy,” Ann Terry, including trips to Atlantic City, part of the rhythm of friendship and joy that never left her life.
Georgie’s devotion was evident in small, meaningful ways: the cards and letters she sent with beautiful handwriting, often accompanied by a check or cash for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her correspondence wasn’t just thoughtful; it carried encouragement, familiarity, and love that traveled far beyond the mailbox.
Georgie was predeceased by her parents, Robert Redick Sr. and Henrietta Redick; her sister, Anita Guischard; her brothers, Robert Redick Jr. and Louis Redick; and her husband, Bedell Terry Sr.
Georgie is survived by her sister, Jane Fisher; her children: Bedell Terry (Jan), Deborah Boynton (Fred), Anita Taylor, Mary Rosebrock, Brenda Terry, and Frank Terry (Freda); and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Darcy Holmberg (Lief), Kyle Terry, Chris Terry (Tabitha), Jason Terry (Zohar Yahya), Kevin Taylor, Brittani Taylor (Bryan), Vencent Notto Jr., Anita Notto Rouse (Aaron), Tiana Joyner (Cedrick), Rachel Terry, Aaron Williams, Daniel Terry (Brittany), and Tabitha Terry, along with additional great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as nephews and nieces.
Viewing and services will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 7 at The John Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, with a funeral home service to follow at 11:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Lunch Break, a nonprofit organization in Red Bank that supports those in need, at lunchbreak.org.
Georgie’s life was defined by care – faithful, practical and joyful. She leaves behind a family shaped by her love and a community touched by her service, her music, her wit and her gentle way of making others feel they mattered.
The article originally appeared in the July 2 – 8, 2026 print edition of The Two River Times.
