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BORN
1938
DIED
2008
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Katherine Teel Obituary
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Memorial service: Noon at Central Christian Church, 1602 S. Main, Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home in Weatherford.
She was born Katherine Jane Woodley on July 24, 1938, to Arthur Hal and Dorothy Woodley in El Paso. Katherine was a graduate of Texas Western College and taught in the El Paso and Ysleta independent school districts for 30 years.
Survivors: Her husband of 49 years, Billy John Teel; son, William and wife, Joanne, of Carrollton; daughter, Sharmon of Weatherford; grandchildren, Alexa and Kyle; brother, Jack Woodley of Tipplersville, Miss.; and sisters, Nancy Hoben of Auburn, Wash., and Sally Jones of Bryan.
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Catherine Marie McDonald
January 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Mrs. Teel was a wonderful person. She was kind, thoughtful and a beautiful dancer.
As my Saltaltrix dance teacher at Eastwood High School in the late 70s, she encouraged me to try to do better and taught me that with hard work, comes great reward. She was always good humored, even with the hard to reach students in our class. Whether it was during our stretches or choreography, she taught us that with a little patience and endurance, we could reach our goal...an enjoyable performance. Her approach was really one big lesson on building character.
As one of my favorite teachers, Mrs. Teel was something special and will be missed.
Christy Viescas
January 11, 2009
My prayers are with your family. Mrs. Teel was a great teacher,mentor, and dancer. Her love of dance was infectious and she passed it on to all of her students. She always expected the best from all of her students at Eastwood and she was Saltatrix. I greatly admired and respected her. May God bless you.
Kathleen Cline
January 10, 2009
To all of Kathy's family. She is among my greatest memories of the valley, and YHS. Love and prayers to all. Kathleen (Regan) Cline
Jeanne Wells Smith
January 10, 2009
Sorry we had not kept in touch since I moved to the Pacific Northwest right after YHS graduation, but Kathy and I go back to Ysleta Grade School. My heart goes out to all her family in their loss. We can take comfort in knowing she is at peace at last.
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Nicole Steele
January 9, 2009
To Mrs. Teel's Family, my greatest and sincerest condolences. She was a woman of Great Spirit that was infectious. She was my dance teacher at Hanks High School, she was the reason to get up and go to school everyday. She pushed me hard and expected nothing less than perfection from us girls. I have carried that lesson in my life ever since. I am truly saddened that she is gone but the lives she touched was amazing. She was a beautiful lady, a mentor, a teacher and her soul's fire set me ablaze. I will truly miss her.
Vanessa Mendoza-Yarusso
January 9, 2009
To Mrs. Teel's family...how sorry I am that you have to endure such a loss. She was a very important person in my life in high school at Hanks. She pushed me to do the best that I could in dance class. Silhouettes was superb during her time. As I take my daughter to dance class I still hear her words and see her moves as I watch the instructors teach. No one compares! Again my deepest sympathy!
Pete Garcia
January 8, 2009
Bill - my condolence to you and your family: may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruby Ruiz
January 8, 2009
My condolences to Mrs. Teel's family. She was my dance instructor at Hanks High School from 1990-1992. Dance class was always my favorite class of the day because of her. I have always thought about her and wished her well. She was an exceptional woman and dancer. God bless those she left behind as she will be missed.
Claudia Andrade
January 6, 2009
It was nearly 20 years ago since I last saw her but still it feels like yesterday... Mrs. Teel, the BEST Silhouettes dance instructor ever! Ive missed you since the day I graduated from high school..and miss you MORE than ever now. Thank you for being my teacher, mentor, friend, and greatest inspiration! I will NEVER forget you! To her beloved family,thank you for giving me the chance to spend the happiest days of my life with her! God Bless you and comfort you.
Janet Mathis
January 5, 2009
Bill, Sharmon, and Kyle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Janet Mathis
Walker Dailey
Judy and Ed Ankuda
January 5, 2009
To the Teel Family - Our sincere
sympathy in Kathy's passing.
Gloria Martinez
January 5, 2009
Dear Sharmon,
My deepest condolenses to you and your loved ones.
It seems like just yesterday when I would stay over on a Friday nite and we would get up on a Saturday morning and your Mother would be exercising in her bedroom getting ready to start the day. It's been years since we have spoken but I had great times at your house and when I pass by I still remember my grandfather dropping me off. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Gloria Martinez (Ortiz), El Paso, Texas
Terry Sanderson
January 4, 2009
My love and heart felt sympathy to Mrs. Teel's(Kathy's) family. Kathy was my teacher, mentor, and friend. I have so much respect for her that I could hardly bring myself to call her "Kathy" even after years of teaching myself. She helped and supported me through some really rough times and always selflessly helped others. Her contributions of knowledge, creativity, and love of dance have touched so many of us! It was an honor to have known her, danced with her, and she will always be remembered for the gifts of herself she shared with us all! Thank you Kathy!
Bruce & Linda Kennedy
January 4, 2009
As classmates from YHS, our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy's family at the difficult time.
Barbara Fabrick
January 4, 2009
We are all going to miss Kathy so much.
Elizabeth Ovalle
January 3, 2009
Dear Sharmon:
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember what a nice lady she was to me whenever we got together at your house back when you lived in the lower valley in El Paso. Please know I'll be thinking of you and your family during this loss.
Sincerely,
Liz Ovalle (maiden name Barnett)
Joy Schuhmann
January 3, 2009
Memories from Ysleta High School. We didn't keep in touch, but I remember her so verywell at Ysleta. My blessings to her family
Sally (Hall) Smith
January 3, 2009
Dear Sally and Nancy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister.
No one else can fully share your loss but we can share memories, thoughts, and love.
Ouisa Davis
January 3, 2009
Mr. Teel, Bill and Sharmon -- as you know, if I have done anything worthwhile with my life, it was largely due to your mother's love and guidance during high school. I am so grateful for the many things she taught me, the encouragement she provided me and the many blessings she brought to my life. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to give a little of that back to her. Know of her pride in you, Billy and Sharmon, and her unquestioned and unquestioning love for you. She IS a great woman and is now among our patron saints. Know that I am with you in your sorrow. Be in touch.
Pat Cross
January 3, 2009
The loss of a well-remembered classmate (Ysleta H.S. CLass of 1956) saddens me. My heartfelt condolences to Kathy's family.
Raelene Perea
January 3, 2009
Kathy, your beauty and kindness will always be remembered. Thank you for laughing with me and sharing my tears. You took me under your wing and always defended me...with of course a peridiodic scolding . I love you for teaching me how to love unlovable students and smile at confused administrators. You were a brilliant dance teacher. I am honored to have known you. God bless you and your family.
Jalma Baker
January 3, 2009
Our loved ones live forever -- each time we remember and think of them, they are here with us. I will always remember Kathy smiling and dancing her heart out. Her lovely spirit was our gift.
Charlene Tess
January 3, 2009
Kathy Teel was a lovely lady. I thought highly of her and enjoyed my friendship with her when we both taught at Hanks High School. God bless her family and give you strength.
Joanne Fabrick
January 2, 2009
She was an amzing woman, talented, graceful, beautiful, and so full of life. We will all miss her forever.
Margie Toso-Dykes
January 2, 2009
My sympathies and prayers to the family of Mrs. Kathy Teel. She was a great teacher and mentor; while I mourn her loss, her memory will live in my heart forever!
Beside every strong & beautiful woman is a wonderful and supportive man;many blessings to Mrs. Teel's husband Bill. God's Blessings to all!
Kay Goar
January 2, 2009
Dear Sharman,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know you have many precious memories to keep her with you always. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lezlie Zeiger
January 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Teel was not only my teacher but
my friend. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and
your family.
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