BIOGRAPHY

Terrill was born in Texas County, Missouri, USA, on 12 September 1905. She had three siblings.

At some point, she married Clarence Terrill. The couple had a son, who died in infancy and a daughter Alberta (married Copeland). She spent most of her adult life residing on the family farm near Raymondville in Texas County, Missouri.

Terrill passed away in Lebanon, Missouri, USA, on 23 December 2016, at the age of 111 years, 102 days. She was survived by her daughter, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Stefan Maglov and Jimmy Lindberg, and validated by LongeviQuest on 18 January 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “We said a very big Happy Birthday to this lady, Miss Gladys as she celebrated her 110th birthday” – Facebook (NorthRidgePlace), 13 September 2015

* “Gladys Bessie TERRILL” – Shadel’s Colonial Chapel

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