Mrs. Tera Mae Hosmer, 86

Mrs. Tera Mae Hosmer, 86, of Hazlehurst, passed away May 27 at her home, under the care of Coastal Hospice and surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Hazlehurst to the late Colon D. Jones and Lois Googe Jones. Tera grew up on her family farm, a place that remains in her family today through four generations and was always very dear to her heart. She was a longtime member of Hazlehurst First Methodist, where she faithfully served in many capacities throughout the years, from children’s church to the choir.
Tera retired from Hazlehurst Mills after 32 years of dedicated work and later spent more than 10 years serving her community as a substitute teacher. If her children or grandchildren were involved in something, chances are Tera was too — whether she was serving as a den mother for the Boy Scouts or supporting them as a member of the band boosters. She deeply loved her family and treasured every opportunity to run after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A talented seamstress, Tera lovingly sewed baby blankets for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a true spitfire with a sharp memory, a strong will, and a mind of her own. She also enjoyed traveling, especially visiting state parks and historical sites.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William A. Hosmer; and her son Leonard Hosmer.
Survivors include her son Tony Hosmer of Hazlehurst; sister Shirley Jones Graham of Baxley; grandchildren Kyle (Kaitlyn) Hosmer, Brittney (Chandler) Edwards, all of Hazlehurst, Tyler Hosmer of Alma, and Taylor Hosmer of Round Rock, Texas; great-grandchildren Kylee Hosmer, Addyson Hosmer, James Lewis, Keylie Hosmer, Brilee Lewis and Rhett Hosmer, all of Hazlehurst; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Services were held May 30 at Hazlehurst First Methodist Church with the Rev. Jinker Horton and the Rev. Steven Riddle officiating, with music rendered by Jeffery Spell and Jimmy Maley.
Burial followed in Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Gary McCall, Stanley McCall, Larry Hayes, Todd Ussery, Stanley McCall, and Danny Carver.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.