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Gretchen Teachey Obituary
Mrs. Gretchen Fussell Teachey age 70 of 411 Second Street, Wallace died December 14, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Teachey was born in Randolph County, on February 3, 1938, to the late Thomas Edmond and Helen Parker Fussell.
After graduating from Rose Hill High School in 1956 and attending Louisburg College, Gretchen married Louis Teachey of Wallace and soon became Mama to five children. She touched the lives of many young children during her 27 years as a Teacher's assistant at Wallace Elementary School. Young children and teenagers always held a special place in her heart and she found much joy in teaching Youth in Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Wallace. Gretchen enjoyed her years of involvement with the Wallace Women's Club and spending time with her girlfriends playing Bridge. She was a wonderful cook and avid fan of the North Carolina Tar heels Basketball team. She was a very creative and gifted person. She wrote beautiful poetry and understood intuitively the needs of others. Gretchen lived a sacrificial life and her loss is felt by so many but her seeds of love will live on.
Mrs. Teachey is survived by her five children, Robin Todd (Mike) of Lillington, NC; Mark Teachey (Terrie) of Wilmington, NC; Cristy Thompson (John) of Wallace, NC; Daye Davis (Clayton) of Wallace, NC; Kelly Nash (Robert) of Wilmington, NC; 16 grandchildren, Aaron (Julie) and Jordan Todd, Laura Beth (Robbie), Jared and Emily Teachey, Brad, Ben and Brody Young, Brent, Erick and Julia Thompson, Clay, Blair and Luke Davis, Julianne and Matt Nash; two great-grandchildren, Caleb Todd and Bryce deBeaumont; and a brother, Tommy Fussell of Castle Hayne. Her husband of 50 years, James Louis Teachey and two brothers, Charles Fredrick Fussell and Edmond Parker Fussell, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Teachey will always be remembered as a very loving and supportive wife, mother and friend.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Wallace, NC. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Wallace, NC.
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Memories and Condolences
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Daye Davis
January 1, 2009
As I sit and read all these comments people have posted, I thank you all! You will never know what I have really lost. Not only did I lose my mom, I lost my best friend. She is missed terribly.
Daye (Her daughter)
Melony Henderson
December 30, 2008
Gretchen was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. She was easy to talk to and would always give good advice, she was very wise. She was a great mother to her children, a loving and devoted wife, and friend to all. Everytime I watch the Tarheels play I will always remember her. I'm proud to have known her and worked with her at Wallace Elementary. She will be truly missed, but there's no doubt she's in heaven watching over all of
us.
Kelly, Scott and Ameron Fussell
December 16, 2008
Aunt Gretchen will truly be missed. She was such a wonderful and caring person. I will miss seeing her during the summer at the beach, but I know she'll be with each and every one of us while we are there.
Marian and Tilma Kelly, and Family
December 16, 2008
You are certianly in our prayers. Gretchen was a good Christian friend. She was one of the first ones I (Marian Kelly)worked with. We all begin working as Teacher Assistant together. Loving, Caring, was Gretchen. Our lost is Heaven gain. To the family and friends, we love you.
May God Bless and keep you.
Jimmy Fussell
December 16, 2008
I have so many wonderful memories of you Aunt Gretchen. Especially my childhood memories. You knew just how to make us feel special and keep us lovingly entertained at every visit.
Robin,Mark,Cristy, Daye, & Kelly.....Thank you so much for sharring your mother's love with Dad and I this past weekend. I love you all. What an amazing family to be a part of.
Mary Tompkins
December 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers will be with you, as you go thru this most difficult task of giving up your Mother. I feel that I was blessed to have had her in my life for the last 20 years and I am grateful for the memories. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. With love, Mary
jim and June Clare
December 16, 2008
Your Mama Gretchen was a very lovely lady. I felt privileged to know her, and I believe her love will be with you always. To me, she'll always be the girl in the picture.
ERNEST & CINDY HORRELL
December 16, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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