Terri Doby

On Friday, 12/23/2022 at 5:38 pm, on the coldest, most bitter winter evening, the warmest, sweetest heart in this world completed its final beautiful song, and the music stood still with one last perfect beat...  Our beloved Terri Lee Black Doby, age 73 of Clemmons, NC, passed away in the Cardiac ICU at Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her bedside. She was born in Haywood County, NC on August 7, 1949 to Donald George Black Sr. and Virginia Dare Johnson Black. Both preceded her in death. While she was still a young child, the family moved to Winston-Salem. She, Linda, Don and Dean grew up on Pope Road, surrounded by peach orchards and lots of outdoors where imaginations had room to develop and grow!  Terri's brilliant mind allowed her to easily hold her own in any conversation! Name a subject? She knew about it! She could make you "laugh 'til you either roll on the floor or pee your pants or both" with her incredible sense of humor that often involved her picking her guitar and singing those hilarious "Revenge Songs" that she wrote! She was never afraid to speak OR sing her mind!  She loved a stage and a good audience! A beautiful and fearless woman, she proved that she could do about anything, such as being a long-haul trucker for awhile, or competing in Women's Big Bass Tournaments everywhere (and out-fishing anyone back home); or owning her own hair styling businesses! She knew she could do it, so she did it!  She retired after many years in her profession as a Master Hair Stylist, Colorist and Designer to enjoy doing things with no schedule! As a super-talented artist, she created so many gorgeous paintings. She was a natural interior decorator, placing loveliness all around her. Her warm demeanor, vibrant personality, infectious laugh, and an undeniable love of life drew people to her. She had so many friends, but her favorite was her best bud, Tonya!. She was also a songwriter with her sister and adventure buddy, Linda (also known in the music business as Linne Black) and together, they had many bluegrass songs signed by a major song publishers in Nashville!  But, most important to her was being a mother, and she was the best one you could ever imagine!  With her own loving dedication and loyalty, Terri raised her family to be kind to others and always do the right thing.  She planted goodness in them by being their role model. Life was a struggle at times, but she pulled them through with hugs, laughter, determination and hard work! If she couldn't find the way, she'd make her own way! Always optimistic, she lived her life with grace and open arms, and she was at her happiest being near her kids. Her favorite times were spent at the beach with her family, or camping the New River, traveling with them to any place as long as they were together. She also loved the outdoor gatherings at Jimmy and Cheri's beautiful place, and spending weeks at Charlie and Reba's mountain home with them, and the special time spent with Lori in the lovely home they shared in Terri's last few months..So left many wonderful times to remember!   Terri's family was legacy! She gave unselfishly of her whole heart; they were her darlings, her main priority, and gentle bonds were maintained closely with each one. She nurtured her children, the grandchildren, then the great grandchildren, loving and teaching young William and Kaydence while building up memories for them to keep. She was so in love with new baby Oakley, but only got to be with her few times before illness intervened. Her family adored her beyond measure..she was their center, their rock and queen bee, their matriarch and loving arms, their advice and shoulder, their best friend, their mother, grandma, great-granny, and sister... If you were lucky enough to have been loved by this Heart of Gold, you knew you were truly loved.....  Left to cherish her too-beautiful-for-this-life memory are her three beloved children: David Charles Ellis (Reba), Lori Angela McCuiston (Barry) and Cheri McCuiston Barringer (Jimmy). Five grandchildren: David Channing Ellis (Kira), Megan Barringer, Katy Howard, Jack Barringer, and Hannah Gaddy. Three great-grandchildren: Kaydence, William and baby Oakley. Three siblings: Linda Black Boles (Bill), Donald George Black Jr (Rebecca) and Lewis Dean Black (Linda), six nieces and nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews, plus several aunts and uncles, many cousins, and friends galore..  Private family services with be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to Advance Fire and Rescue, 1869 NC Hwy 801 S, Advance, NC 27006

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com  The family would like to thank the diligent Novant Cardiologists, Dr. Turner, Dr. Preli, and Dr. Wilson who worked so hard to save Terri's life.. Plus the dedicated Cardiology ICU staff who were so helpful and kind to us and our loved one ..

“More precious was the light in your eyes than all the roses in the world.”