Justine Lavern Terry was born March 6, 1959, to the union of Eugene and Florence Terry in Sebree, KY. In August 1962 they relocated to Racine, WI. Justine enjoyed growing up in Racine where she had many friends. She loved playing softball with the "Black Aces". Justine received her education at Park High Walden and Gateway. She attended Pima College in Mesa, AZ where she received her certification as a medical assistant (2009).

Justine worked for many years at Johnson's Wax and Western Publishing in Racine. Justine passed suddenly at her home in Atlanta, GA., on May 31, 2023. Preceding Justine in death were her twin sisters, Marilyn and Marlene Terry, Eugene Thomas Terry (Father), Daisy and Odell Shelton (Maternal Grandparents), Grant and Nadine Terry (Paternal Grandparents), aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her daughter Dazetta Terry, grandchildren Jeyda Joiner, Jaunte Joiner, Amielle Terry Powell, Amiel Terry Powell, her son Kelvalust Odell Terry, grandchildren Jordan and Kairo Terry. She is further survived by her mother Florence O. Terry, sisters Rev. Ozetta (Prentiss) Kirby, Henrietta Terry Barkley, Brothers Cyril Terry, Eugene (Rosemary) Terry, special nieces and nephews, Prentice Price, Leslie (Rev. Eric) Taylor, Latanya (Robert) Topps, Kent Kirby, Lashay Cain, Ernest (Shinieka) Barkley, Jawaun Barkley, Dekira (Marcus) Weddle, Damien (Erin) Terry, and Natasha Carroll. Justine shared a very special and loving bond with her niece Leslie D. Taylor. Rest in Heaven Justine. We all love you and it will endure forever, including numerous friends and special friend, Beverly Simpson.

Family and friends are invited to meet at Wayman AME Church (424 N. Memorial Drive  Racine, WI 53404) on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m.