Terry Lawrence McElveen

Terry Lawrence McElveen, age 75, of Lincoln University, Pa, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Born in Biloxi, MS, on June 22, 1950, she was the daughter of Mr. Leo P. Lawrence and Mrs. Betty Cerenich (Bills).

Terry was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School and Jefferson Davis Community College. Throughout her professional career, she worked as a paralegal and secretary.

Growing up, Terry loved everything about the Gulf Coast, especially crabbing in the waters off the piers. She also took great pleasure in cooking, particularly true Cajun dishes and baking for family and friends. She was an avid reader who loved to read a good book with a big cup of coffee. Above all, Terry was extremely dedicated to her family and cherished each and every one of them, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved to spoil by taking them for sweet treats and shopping.

Terry is survived by her husband of 46 years, William A McElveen; daughters Mary Elizabeth (Lyzabeth) Tierce-Miller (Joseph Miller) of Newark, DE and Cynthia Leigh McElveen (Ronald Trice) of Gainesville, VA; siblings Jeffrey Lawrence, David Lawrence, and Becky Lawrence, all of Biloxi, MS; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A Graveside service honoring Terry will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 1097 Horse Branch Road, Turbeville, SC 29162. Officiating will be  Father Ronnie Lorcha of St. Jude Catholic Church of Sumter, SC. 

 Floyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 136 E. Main Street, Olanta, South Carolina, 29114. (843)396-4470