Mildred "Millie" W. Teague

ROCKY MOUNT - Mildred W. Teague "Millie", age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Mt. Airy, NC on August 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Minnie Lou Hudson Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Rudolph "Rudy" Teague; her sisters, Winona Williams, Grace Williams and Virginia Williams; her brothers, Lonnie Williams, George Williams and David Williams. Mrs. Teague attended Greensboro College during the height of World War II, graduating with honors in history and religious education. She went to work as the highest paid graduate, for Cannon Mills as the program director for their YMCA affiliate. Millie was known for the fact that she never saw a stranger. She always listened to the joys and concerns of others and loved getting to know everyone she met. This was especially true of her students, for whom she had great love and affection. Mrs. Teague was a teacher and instructor for 34 years. In the 50's and early 60's, she taught at E.M. Holt High School in Burlington, N.C. then at West Edgecombe. She also taught at Rocky Mount Senior High School during the championship years of the sixties. In the 70's, her family moved to Columbia, S.C. She was an instructor of applied psychology at Midlands Technical College while earning her M.Ed. She taught there for 16 years. Mrs. Teague had two high school annuals dedicated to her, citing her fairness, patience, and ability to guide her students in what was possible, as her beloved qualities. Millie also taught Sunday School classes at First United Methodist Church, was an avid cook and entertainer and was devoted to her family, friends and two collie dogs. Millie is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Teague Bates and husband, Michael J., of Annapolis, MD and Shearin Teague Cox, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Will Bates, Margaret Bates, Katie Bates, Amy Cox Dexter and Amanda Cox Lesher; her great - grandchildren, Hayden Dexter, Parker Dexter, Ben Dexter, Joey Lesher, Alyssa Lesher and Logan Bates; and many nieces and nephews. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Millie's memory to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Service A Private Graveside service will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.