Terri L. Burroughs Kelley, 72, of Du Quoin, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
She was born, March 5, 1953 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Donald and Dolores (Little) Burroughs.
Terri attended Dowell Grade School (59-65), Vergennes Jr. High (66-67) and Elverado High School (68-71), graduating in 1971.
She married Gerald Martin in 1971. From this union three children were born. Her second marriage was to Paul Kelley.
Being musically talented and a member of Dowell Baptist Church, Terri played piano and organ for several years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, RVing, boating and fishing. Terri loved animals of every kind. She cared for the deer, raccoon, possum, skunk, fox, and an occasional coyote that would frequent her yard and porch looking for nourishment and water. Her special love was for the endless rescue cats and dogs for whom she lovingly cared.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, elder sister - Rae Ann Burroughs, Eldest son - Shannon Martin.
She is survived by two children - son, Jason Martin (Heather), daughter, Tiffany Martin, two grandchildren, Tevin Martin and Ally Martin, two sisters - Launa Dinkins (Stephen) and Carole Burroughs (Christy).
Terri loved the Lord and will always be remembered as a non -judgmental, kind and giving soul. She could be friendly yet quiet and reserved while enjoying her small private spaces. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Private interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
St. Francis Community Animal Rescue (CARE)
https://stfrancis-care.org
Perry County Humane Society
https://www.perrycountyhumanesocietyil.com