Lucille Watts Terrell, went to be with her Lord on November 2, 2022.  Formally named, Mildred Lucille Watts at birth on January 8, 1920.  Lucille was the fourth child, born to Judson and Elizabeth Elzara Tarver Watts in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Later in Lucille's childhood her family moved to Summit, Mississippi. Lucille lived in Summit through her high school years and until her marriage.

In 1942 Lucille married James Elwin (Peg) Terrell of the Mars Hill Community in Amite County, where they made a home for themselves and their two daughters.  Lucille is survived by her two loving daughters, Judy Terrell Lofton Seebach of Rochelle, Illinois and Jerolyn Terrell FInnell (Harley) of Heath, Texas. Her daughters blessed her with four very loved and proud  Grandchildren, Della Elizabeth Lofton, of Pompano Beach,  Florida, Charles Elwin Lofton (Michelle) of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Harley Terrell Finnell of Heath, Texas and Brittany Finnell Brownlee (Greg) of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her four Grandchildren she is survived by seven Great Grandchildren, Garrett Lofton, Morgan King, Cole Lofton, Lily Grace Lofton, and Cash Lofton, all of Brookhaven Mississippi. Harley Cadden Finnell of Heath, Texas and Parker James Brownlee of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lucille was blessed with a bonus family upon Judy's marriage to Harvey Seebach.  Bonus Grandchildren are Pam Telesford, of Riverside, California, Lori Hunter (Dave) of Sycamore, Illinois, and Jim Seebach, of Rochelle, Illinois.  Her bonus grandchildren rewarded her with eight bonus great grandchildren , James Telesford (Rita),  Brittany Murray (Tommy), Kenisha Pazin (Corey), Audra Murphy, Alec Seebach, Megan Seebach,  Matt Hunter and Megan Hunter. Lucille is also survived by six bonus great great grandchildren.  Many special nieces and nephews also survive Lucille. Family was very important to Lucille and she showed love and affection to all.

Preceding Lucille in death are her parents, Judson and Elizabeth Elzara Tarver Watts, her husband, James Elwin (Peg) Terrell, her grandson, Marshall Blake Finnell,  her son-In-Law, Harvey Seebach, her sister, Vivian Watts Davis, and her brothers, Vercie D. Watts and Vernon E. Watts, and a bonus grandson Jonathan Telesford.  Lucille is also preceded in death by many very close and loved nieces and nephews.

Lucille worked for The Kellwood Company in both Mccomb and Fernwood for 55 years, as a very dedicated employee. Once retiring at the age of 75, Lucille was off for a short span when Kellwood called wanting her to return to work. Being the dedicated person she was, she returned and worked until age 80. What a remarkable devotion she had to her job and her Kellwood family.

As a young girl Lucille was a member of Mount Gilead Primitive Baptist Church. After marrying Elwin, Lucille became a very active member of his family church, Adams United Methodist Church. She was a regular in her Sunday school class, Sunday church services, revival services and all church gatherings. She was known for making her delicious homemade chicken pie, and her homemade rolls for the church functions.

Along with being a devoted wife and loving mother, Lucille was a fabulous cook and took great pleasure in baking cakes and brownies for her very loved Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren each time they came to visit, along with shipping her baked items to them periodically throughout the year.

Lucille will be greatly missed by all of her family and many special friends. We would like to make mention and give a special Thank You to Judy Wallace, her friend and neighbor of many years who visited almost daily. Another special Thank You to Nell Griffin a long time devoted family friend and one who loved our Mother as her own.

To Jackie Smith and Pamela Woodard, words can never express how much we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the care and love you showed our mother. You have been a part of our family for almost five years and we can never thank you enough. Having each of you allowed
Mother to stay in her home, attend her church, and visit with her friends like she wanted to, until she was no longer able. Be proud of yourselves, we are. Your caring devotion will always be remembered and you both have been a blessing.

Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 2022 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home, in McComb, Mississippi from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Hartman Jones from 1:00 PM until services at 2:00 PM.  Rev. Donald Fortenberry and Rev. Jim Beam-Ingram will officiate.  Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Charles Elwin Lofton, Harley Terrell Finnell, Gary Lamkin, Stephen Adams, Robin Fenn, Garrett Lofton and Tom Hewitt.

The family thanks everyone who has visited, called daily, and shown Lucille love and support over all her years of life.