Franklin, N.C. - Ruth Ann Berry Teague, 91, of Franklin, 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 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 was first a homemaker, and a farmer's 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 1960's, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her education. 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 Alzheimer's 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.
Burial Union United Methodist Church,
She was born August 18, 1917 in Macon County, the daughter of 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 was first a homemaker, and a farmer's 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 1960's, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her education. 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 Alzheimer's 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.
Burial Union United Methodist Church,
Franklin, N.C. - Ruth Ann Berry Teague, 91, of Franklin, 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 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 was first a homemaker, and a farmer's 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 1960's, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her education. 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 Alzheimer's 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.
Burial Union United Methodist Church,
She was born August 18, 1917 in Macon County, the daughter of 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 was first a homemaker, and a farmer's 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 1960's, she was employed with the Macon County Program for Progress in the Head Start Program, during which time she continued to further her education. 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 Alzheimer's 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.
Burial Union United Methodist Church,
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