Terry Wilson Thrift, age 57 of Helen, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. 

Mr. Thrift was born May 26, 1962 to late Robert and Dorothy Nix Thrift. Terry was the Maintenance Supervisor for over 30 years for Smithgall Woods State Park. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Schmitt. 

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Hunter Kipps, Demorest; brother, Stan Thrift, Atlanta; sisters, Wanda Foster, Cleveland; Connie Batey, Cumming; Doris Skelton, Sautee; grandson, Talon Kipps. 

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Hardman Farms.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Friends of Smithgall Woods, 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545.

 To share a memory of Terry or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

 Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA. 706-865-3101.