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1938
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2020
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Mary Teets Obituary
MARY ALICE PINCHBECK TEETS
PEMBROKE — Mrs. Mary Alice Pinchbeck Teets, 82, of Pembroke, passed away in her home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Born Aug. 4, 1938, Mary Alice was a career educator, musician, public servant and lifelong active member of Berea Baptist Church. She was an alumni, and active supporter of Pembroke State University (UNC Pembroke) and received her master's of education at Lynchburg College, Virginia.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Berea Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Berea Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Henry E. Teets Sr.; son, Mr. Henry E. "Hank" Teets Jr.; brothers, Mr. William "Buddy," and Mr. Francis Pinchbeck; and grandson, Cody D. Teets.
She is survived by her son, Mr. Darryl J. Teets (Heather) of Pembroke; brother, Mr. Walter J. Pinchbeck Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky; sisters, Mrs. Sandra Bond (Rich) of Titusville, Florida, and Mrs. Helena Williams (Ronald) Beaufort, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Darion, Maggie, Abigayle and Joey; a great-grandchild, Cody Oxendine; and a host of loving relatives, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Berea Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UNC Pembroke Mary Alice Pinchbeck Teets Music Fellowship.
Services entrusted to Locklear & Son Funeral Home.
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antony blackwell, gcvo et al
August 29, 2020
I met Mrs. Teets at Magnolia back around 2006. She gave me her advice on topics, and share confidences with me as well. I still have the Book "The Five People you Meet in Heaven", which was a birthday gift. She was a grand lady, who had made impressions on those whom she met, with those who were co-workers and the many friends and family she had. May you be in the Circle of the Blessed in heaven.
Larece Hunt
August 27, 2020
Sorry for the lost of a good woman . Ms Teets was a lady one could use for a role model as to how you should treat and respect others. May the family find peace and comfort in the memories she shared with you.
Drina C Hedgpeth
August 26, 2020
A wonderful educator who always had a moment to say hello and ask how things were in the teaching field at your school. She will be missed.
Nicholas Browning
August 26, 2020
You can’t say Tanglewood Elementary without thinking of this incredible woman. She made a lasting impression on me even as an adult now. So sorry to hear of her passing. She changed so many lives. What a great soul she was.
Mary P. Templeton
August 25, 2020
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Alice. She was a friend and mentor during our years as educators. She and I shared a mutual love for Tanglewood Elementary School, having both served as Principal there. She dearly loved education and her involvement in the development of young minds. She was always positive, caring, and supportive whether you were a student, teacher, parent, colleague, or friend. It was clear to all that Mary Alice lived her Christian beliefs in all aspects of her life. I was so blessed to have her a part of my life and I will always remember our wonderful moments together.
May God lift up her family during this sad time and provide them with peace and comfort for the days to come.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Templeton
Jean West Kinlaw
August 25, 2020
Mrs. Teets touched the lives of many with her love and kindness. She was a mentor and a dear friend for many years. She was such a talented lady and a great advocate for children . She made a difference during her time on earth and she will truly be missed. Special prayers for her family during this difficult time. Love, Jean West Kinlaw
Hattie Campbell
August 25, 2020
I love you, Mary Alice. I met you at Magnolia School in 2007. You would always come by and say, "Have you been to lunch Hattie"? I would always wait for you. I loved our talks. You were my friend when I needed a friend. I will miss you and so will this world. Until we meet again.
August 25, 2020
May the God of comfort bring the family peace in this difficult time.
Margie Martin
August 25, 2020
Mrs. Tests was my principal at Janie C Hargrave. She ran a tight ship too but she was a loving person. I had the opportunity to be her CNA at the hospital a couple times and I loved going down memory lane with her. I know she will be truly missed. My prayers go out to her entire family and friends.
Lloyd Locklear
August 24, 2020
She was a fine lady, we worked together at church and school. She had a great love for children, I will miss her. It was so hard for her not to call me Mickey.
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