Ruth Ann Berry Teague
d. February 18, 2009
Ruth Ann Berry Teague
Franklin, NC - Ruth Ann Berry Teague, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Britthaven Nursing Home after a long period of declining health. She was born August 18, 1917 in Macon County, the daughter of the late Will and Latisha Higdon Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodrow Teague, and a son, Douglas Teague, both passed away in 2004, three brothers, Wade, Charles and William "Dude" Berry.
She is survived by a son, Victor Teague and his wife, Frances, a daughter, Konda Morrison of Buena Vista, VA; nine grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and her wonderful caregivers.
She was first a homemaker, and a farmers wife, working alongside the family members, whether it be milking cows, or working in the fields. After she and Mr. Teague retired from the dairy business in the late 1960s, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her educatiion. She graduated from South Western Community College and was then employed by the Macon County School System until retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was talented and creative, possessing an inquisitive mind. She loved music, learning to play the piano in mid-life, loved arts and crafts, was an avid flower gardener, loved nature, especially hiking, camping and bird watching. She was a genealogy enthusiast, doing extensive research into the history of the Berry and Teague families.
Her last years were spent suffering from Alzheimers Disease that took away her ability to do all those things she loved to do, but wonderful memories remain of the special life she lived. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church, active in all aspects of service there. Bible School and music being two of her favorites. She was the Church pianist for many years. She loved the Lord and her Church.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20th at 3:00pm at Union United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mack Hutson and Rev. Janet Greene officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Tim Teague, Mike, Tony and Pat Morrison, Andy Berry, Jim Teague and Keith Teague. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, c/o Norma Norton, 117 Middle Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
