Terry Lawrence McElveen
June 22, 1950 - April 26, 2026
Terry Lawrence McElveen, age 75, of Lincoln University, Pa, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, April 26,2026.
Born in Biloxi, MS on June 22, 1950, she was the daughter of Mr. Leo P. Lawrence and Mrs. Betty Cerenich (Bills).
Terry was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School and Jefferson Davis Community College. Through-out her professional career, she worked as a paralegal and secretary.
Growing up, Terry loved everything about the Gulf Coast, especially crabbing in the waters off the piers. She also took great pleasure in cooking, particularly true Cajun dishes and baking for family and friends. She was an avid reader who loved to read a good book with a big cup of coffee. Above all, Terry was extremely dedicated to her family and cherished each and every one of them, especially her grandchildren who she loved to spoil by taking them for sweet treats and shopping.
Terry is survived by her husband of 46 years, William A McElveen; daughters Mary Elizabeth (Lyzabeth) Tierce-Miller (Joseph Miller) of Newark, DE and Cynthia Leigh McElveen (Ronald Trice) of Gainesville, VA; siblings Jeffrey Lawrence, David Lawrence, and Becky Lawrence all of Biloxi, MS; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 pm until 4 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 4 pm. Inurnment will be held at a later date in South Carolina.
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Dear Lyz I am so sorry for your loss reading her obituary make me feel I would have loved her just I love and admire you may she rest in peace in the enveloping arms of dear God and for all the family members who are mourning her may good lord give you all strength to bear this loss with patience and love ❤️💐
Kim Lawrence
A great sister-in-law! I wish we had lived closer and were able to spend more time with her. Rest in Peace Terry.
Bill & Barb Hickey
Bill,Liz&Cindy, so sorry for your loss. Terry was a great friend and neighbor. She will be missed.
Joeli McCambridge
While I wasn’t privileged to know Terri or enjoy her baked goods, I was privileged to meet her daughter. Through Lyzabeth it’s apparent she was a remarkable Mother as Lyz is a wonderful person.
Deepest condolences 💐 to her loved ones and her closest of friends.
Virginia Seng
Aunt Terry, I remember your kind words and warm embrace when my family was unkind to me. You reminded me what an “auntie” should be. This was too soon. May you find peace in your eternal rest and continue watching over your family.
Kim Tierce Nolen
She stayed in Biloxi while my brother (ex-husband , William Tierce Jr.) was in the service and stationed out of town. I was a little girl (and her sister-n- law) and she let me hang out with her everywhere she went! I had the best time! We went for rides, to the mall, hung out at her parent’s house sometimes, and we went crabbing at night on the beach. Those were just a few things of the things where she allowed me to tag along. I know you will all miss her. Will be thinking about you all this week.
Judy Gibbons
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping your family in my prayers at this very difficult time.
Tim Mihalski
Condolences to Bill and his family in their loss. Worked with Bill at DuPont Engineering many years. Wish them well.
Bill Rischan
Bill and family, I am sorry for your loss.
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