Miss Betty Teague

Betty Maurine Teague was born June 23, 1939 to loving parents, Frank and Jo Addie Teague in Overton, Texas. The family moved to Henderson and Betty would graduate Henderson High School with forever friends in 1957. After graduation, Betty moved to Shreveport, Louisiana and began a life of caregiving at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. During almost forty years, Betty served in many capacities including nursing assistant, transportation and historian. Her treasured position was that of nursing assistant because of the patients and their families, she referred to them as her family and they referred to her as family. Many long-lasting friendships were made at the hospital, not just families but fellow associates and hospital administrators. One administrator tells how he got the job because Betty transported him back and forth from the airport and she told the board of directors, “I like him best.” Betty loved her hospital and everyone associated with it. She became part of hundreds of families over the years. Couples wishing to adopt would look to Betty for help, families needing a sitter would call Betty. When a celebration was planned whether it be a birthday, a wedding, a new baby, or a family reunion – those plans included Betty. Her nephew, Fallon, was the highlight of her life. Betty and Fallon enjoyed many summer vacations. They traveled to Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. They visited Betty's extended family every summer. Traveling with Betty was always an experience, they got in the car and headed out to visit all different kinds of families. Fallon recalls the welcoming they received at every home. He loved his Aunt Betty and he knew why others loved her, too. Retirement came a few years early for Betty due to health reasons. But, it turned out to be a wonderful time in life because she was able to enjoy Fallon's family. Just as she had done with Fallon, she took Paisley, Preston and Paxton to Shreveport to visit her Shriner's Hospital and all her friends. She and Tina would load up with the children for family reunions in Arkansas and visit others in East Texas and the surrounding area. She was so proud of her nephew and his family. Betty's most valued possessions were her relationships with family and friends. She would send more than 500 cards at Christmas and 100's of birthday and anniversary cards each month. Most of the time, she included a letter or note. She received cards, notes and letters, too. She treasured all of them. She would save everyone and put pictures and cards on the wall of her home and later on the wall in the nursing home. Her treasure was found in people, friends, and family and this was priceless. Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Wayne Garner, and her sister, Dorothy Garner. Cherishing her memory is her nephew, Fallon Garner and wife Tina, her great-niece Paisley Costlow and husband Jeremy and Preslie and Sadie, her great-nephew, Preston Garner and wife Cayla, great-nephew – her red-headed sidekick that she referred to as “My Boy,” Paxton Garner and friend, Chaynia Sparks. She is also survived by her brother, Billy Teague and wife Hazel, her niece, Teresa Ross and husband Derrick, great-niece Cassidy Larsen and husband Shane, great-nephew Tyson Ross, niece Kemberly Crawford and husband Ricky, great-nephew Brandon Crawford, great-nephew, Britt Crawford, great-niece Bailey Crawford and great-great nephew, Greyson. Betty's wishes were to thank At Home Healthcare for the care she received in her home and the nurses and nurse-aides at Henderson Health and Rehab that cared for her the last few years, she respected you and loved your companionship. The family would like to extend a thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice, as well. Pall-bearers will be Fallon Garner, Preston Garner, Paxton Garner, and Jeremy Costlow. Honorary pall-bearers will be her beloved friends of the HHS Class of 1957. Visitation will be at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson, Sunday, June 28, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Rusk County Memorial Gardens at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Because of her deep love for the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Miss Betty Teague

June 23, 1939 - June 25, 2015