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Terry Gilley (57) passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home in Rienzi. He enjoyed fishing, cutting hay, working and spending time with his family and friends at his cabin.
Services are 12 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Ray Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Pisgah Community Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Monday, April 21, 2025 in the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home.
Terry is survived by his wife of 19 years, Bonnie Hunter Gilley of Rienzi; his son, Cody Gilley (Sarah) of Rienzi; his daughter, Casey Reed (Jordan) of Jumpertown; his step-daughters, Blain Shook of Nettleton, Lindsey Pharr of Booneville and Olivia Lee (Vince) of Nettleton; his brothers, Terrell Gilley, Darrell Gilley (Chrissy), Jerry Gilley (Jane) and Kerry Gilley (Kim) all of Rienzi; his grandchildren, Tucker, Jonah, Wesson, Sidney, Shelby, Landon, Lora Lee, Keegan, Karter, Lilah Kate, Connor and Calvin and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Gilley; his mother, Mary Ann Pharis; his brother, Eddie Gilley; his sister, Becky Gilley and his niece, April Duckworth.
Pallbearers are Fred Tyler, Chad Potts, Jason Jackson, Marty Thomas, Clay Nash, Junior Burns, Will Reynolds and Jimmy Maddox.
Honorary pallbearers are Bryson Gilley, Logan Inman, Josh Young, Winter Gilley and Landon Lindsey.
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