Louise Teague Britt of Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary, was escorted by angels to heaven on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 after a brief illness.
Louise was born in Robeson County, NC and was the daughter of the late Talmadge Spurgeon Teague and Minnie Mae Thomas Teague. She was predeceased by her son, David Maxwell Britt, Jr.; two brothers, T.S. Teague, and Milton Teague; and her precious dog Bitsy.
Surviving are her husband of sixty eight years, David Maxwell Britt of Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary; children, Nancy Thomas Britt Harris of Raleigh, Marty Britt Greene and her husband, Craig of Miller\\chr(39)s Creek, NC and Mary Louise Britt Hayes of Leland, NC; and a sister, Kate Teague Poole of Winston-Salem. In addition are four grandsons, three granddaughters and nine great grandchildren.
Louise was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will always be remembered for her great generosity, focusing on others. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting dolls and smocking their clothes, as well as knitting and crocheting. She was a woman of integrity, strong will and determination who gave unceasingly to her family, friends and community.
She loved working with small children in Sunday School and Sunbeams (Mission Friends) and was a member of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh.
A graveside service will be held at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive freinds and loved one\\chr(39)s immediatelly following the service at Floyd Funeral Service, 1549 Marion Stage Road in Fairmont, NC.
A celebration of the life of Louise Britt will be held at Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to World Hunger Fund, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512, or a favorite charity of one\\chr(39)s choice.
A special note of thanks is extended to all of the caring staff and friends at Glenaire for their unwavering love and support.
Funeral arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC. Condolences may be made through www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com.