Service Details
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation 5pm – 7pm
Friday, August 31, 2018
Immanuel Baptist Church (1400 Warwick Way, Mt. Pleasant)
- Visitation – 10am
- Funeral Service – 11am
- Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery
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Racine – Cora Ellen Terrell was born on November 14, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the fifth child born to the union of Reverend Webster B. Terrell, Sr. and Sadie M. Terrell. Cora received her schooling in the Detroit Public schools and graduated from Central High School in 1958. Later, she received an Associate Degree from Wayne County Community College.
Cora was baptized into the membership of Second Baptist Church of Detroit, Michigan at an early age. However, she truly accepted Jesus as her Savior while in her early twenties. Cora worked at a variety of jobs for over thirty years. She worked at the iconic J. L. Hudson’s Department store in Detroit and at the Jewish Community Center in Southfield, Michigan. She served as a nursing assistant at Henry Ford Hospital, as a private duty caregiver, and as a paraprofessional in charge of special needs students for the Detroit Public Schools
In 1985, Cora became a founding member of Christ the Lord Christian Center in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. While at Christ the Lord, Cora served as a choir member, Food Ministry worker, a greeter, a VBS Craft Assistant, a cleaning supervisor, and a Bible Club worker. She took great delight in serving the Lord in each of these endeavors. In addition, she never missed attending Adult Sunday School Class, worship services, weekly prayer meetings and bible studies, as well as special weekly training classes.
After her retirement, Cora experienced a series of illnesses which eventually necessitated her having to move to Racine, Wisconsin to live near her daughter, Anika Terrell. Cora lived in Racine with Anika for nine years. During that time, she joined Immanuel Baptist Church and continued to grow in grace and in the knowledge of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In April 2018, Cora’s health began to decline after a series of illnesses. On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Cora slipped peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savoir, Jesus Christ. Cora leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her devoted daughter Anika Terrell; her loving sister Alice Merck; a number of caring nephews, nieces; a concerned church family and many other relatives.
Funeral services will be held in Immanuel Baptist Church (1400 Warwick Way, Mt. Pleasant) at 11am on Friday, August 31, 2018. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf funeral home on Thursday evening from 5pm-7pm; and Friday in the church from 10am-11am.
Sandra BrownGates says
Sorry for your loss.
Detric Daniels and Pearline Sims says
Detric Daniels and Pearline Sims we send our condolences.
Doris Borenz says
Dear Anika, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Kizowanda Staples says
I’ll miss u god mother u was always there for me I love u dearly
Renae McBurrows says
Dear Anika. Praying that God’s Word will comfort your broken heart. “He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds. “Psalms 147:3 . May your precious memories of your mother and her deep deep love for you and how proud you made her warm your heart. Love you.
WILLOWGREEN ASSISTED LIVING says
Anika the staff and caregivers of Willowgreen send our deepest condolences and prayers to you. We mourn along with you in the loss of our sweet Ms. Cora thank you for allowing us to know and love your mother. Caring for her was an honor and privilege and we will always remember Cora Terrell. God bless you with his comfort and his peace during your time of sorrow.
Barbara Little says
Thought and prayers are with the family. Know that she is at peace.
Rev. David Green says
I had the opportunity for myself and some of my members to meet Ms. Cora while doing Bible Study and visiting the residents at Willow-green Assisted living on many occasions. Ms. Cora had an instant impact of peace and love for God which she shared with us. We were graced with a new friend who was always eager to share with us the love she had for her daughter, her God, and Detroit. Praying for Aneka and Ms. Cora’s entire family. Rev. David Green/Pastor of Gregg Chapel CME Church