CHRISTOPHER – Martha Marilyn Teel, 89, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at the DuQuoin Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born on Christmas Day in 1925 and lived in Franklin County area most of her life.

She is survived by four children Sherry (Larry) Bullock of DuQuoin, Forrest (Ann) Teel of Christopher, Winona Teel of Johnston City, and Taylor (Kim) Teel of Christopher.  Seven Grandchildren Linaya Germann of Carbondale, Trevor Bullock of Herrin, Courtney Overturf of Royalton, Harrison Teel of Benton, and Mackenzie Teel, Shawn Teel, and Brianna Teel all of Christopher.  She is survived by eight Great Grandchildren and one sister-in-law Edna Teel of Washington, IL.

Mrs. Teel was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years Marvin Teel just six months ago.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Opal and Ethel Flowers, one brother Norman Flowers, and two sisters Ruth Stritzel and Mary Boyd.

Mrs. Teel was a faithful member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church of rural Mulkeytown.

Although she worked outside the home at various times, her greatest passion was being a homemaker, wife and mother.  One of her greatest interests was that of self-expression through painting and other forms of art.  She had a special talent of making a painting or drawing come alive on paper and canvas.  Her paintings are appreciated by many and treasured by her family.

Funeral services will be on Saturday January 3, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenwood United Methodist Church with pastor Dick Sullins officiating.  Interment will be at the Ward Cemetery in Mulkeytown.  Visitation will be on Saturday January 3, 2015 from Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 P.M. at the church.

Memorials can be to the Greenwood/Ward Cemetery or to the Greenwood United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the church.

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