A woman and her grandchildren have been living without critical parts of their home ever since a tornado tore through parts of DeKalb County nearly five months ago.
A woman and her grandchildren have been without critical parts of their home ever since a tornado tore through parts of DeKalb County.
Henagar City Hall and members of the community are working to help a family whose home was damaged in a tornado.
UPDATE:
Thanks to fundraising organizer Sandra Summerford, as of Thursday night, we now know a total of $11,316 has been raised so far for the Shirley Terrell Fund.Â
WAAY 31 spoke to the city Thursday. They said they have worked diligently to try and help the Terrell family since May 8, while others, like Sandra, in the community tell me they too are working together to get her and the kids out of the home soon and into a better facility for the time being. The city said this is the last home in the area that still requires help since the tornado. With that much money, the grandmother and three kids she is raising will have plenty to keep a proper roof over their heads.
From earlier:
It's been nearly five months since a devastating tornado tore through parts of DeKalb County with Henagar being one of the hardest hit areas.
One woman has been without critical parts of her home ever since. She and her grandchildren are stuck in unlivable conditions. Now, the community is coming together to lend a helping hand.
For the past four months, Shirley Terrell and her grandchildren have lived in a torn-up home with mold and mildew. She says it has not been easy on them, but hopes that sharing her story will help change their conditions.
Terrell said her life changed in an instant on May 8, when a tornado ripped through her home.
“It's been bad ever since then, trying to keep that place to where we can stay there until we get another place to live," said Terrell. She said they lost everything that makes a home a home and have nowhere else to go.
Every drop of rain and windy day only increases the damage. “Five people have slept in the living room on the couch, on the love seat, on my bed. They've got me a bed in there," said Terrell. "It's just been pretty rough.â€
While the living conditions have taken a toll on Terrell’s health, she said she is staying determined for her grandkids.
“I don't know where they will go, and I want to be with them as long as I can," added Terrell.
She's now turned to the community, asking for any help she can get so she can continue to support herself and her grandkids.
“It makes me feel good knowing that people are out there that care enough about me to help me,†she said.Â
If you would like to help by making a donation, you can make a direct deposit into the Shirley Terrell Fund at First Fidelity Bank in Rainsville.
