Elizabeth "Anne" Teets

Elizabeth "Anne" Teets obituary, Fanwood, NJ

Elizabeth "Anne" Teets

Elizabeth Teets Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Funeral Home - Fanwood on Nov. 20, 2025.
Elizabeth Anne "Anne" Teets (nee Nettleship) age 95 of Basking Ridge, NJ died peacefully on November 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late (1991) Walter Melvin Teets. Loving mother of Jeff of Scottsdale, AZ, Jim and his wife Pat of Grand Rapids, MI, and Bill and his wife Anne of New Milford, NJ. Devoted grandmother of Jamie, Brandon, Christopher, Patrick, Meredith, Katie, Jennifer, and Kevin and great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Ronald Nettleship of Marlton, NJ and the late Scott Nettleship.
Anne grew up in Westfield, NJ. She lived in Grand Rapids, MI and Scotch Plains, NJ before moving to Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge 10 years ago. She graduated from Lasalle College in Newton, Mass. Before retiring in 1996, Anne worked as an administrative assistant, most recently at Runnells Hospital.
Anne was an active member of Fanwood Presbyterian Church for many years, volunteering on many committees and at the church's food bank. She enjoyed playing cards, attending community theatre, and spending time with her family and large circle of friends. She lived a full and active life. She was our 'little ray of sunshine' and was a very sweet and loving person to all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Fanwood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 22 at 1 pm. There will be open visitation with the family beginning 12:30 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food Bank at Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Checks can be made out to Fanwood Presbyterian Church (enter Food Bank on the memo line). They can be sent to Fanwood Presbyterian Church, c/o Food Bank, 74 S. Martine Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023. Please click here for further information on donating to Fanwood Presbyterian Chruch.
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