Myra Nell Grantham Teal, 89, of Fitzgerald passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Legacy Village of Tifton.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery, in Fitzgerald, where she will be laid to rest with Chaplain Josh Bennett officiating. Face masks, social distancing and other COVID-19 guidelines will be observed at the graveside.
Born January 5, 1932 in Ocilla, Mrs. Teal was the daughter of the late Elton “Shorty” and Agnes Grantham. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Preston E. Teal, and one Granddaughter, Melissa Foskey. She was retired from Robins Air Force Base and was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, doing word find books and “back in the day” loved going to the car races with Quick and Teal Racing.
Mrs. Teal is survived by three daughters, Teresa (Kip) Cornman of Warner Robins, Nira (Phil) Taylor of Tifton and Myra (Harry) Foskey of Cochran; one sister, Jane Miles of Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren, Paul (Krista) Cornman, Wesley (Cynthia) Cornman, Stacy (Zach) Stewart, Phillip Taylor and Christopher (Jessica) Foskey, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Legacy Village of Tifton and to Homestead Hospice.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial gifts may be made to Hearts to Heroes, Inc.; P. O. Box 711; Cochran, GA 31014.