Evangelist Theora Teel

Theora Teel was born in Williamston North Carolina, to the late Andrew Teel and Viola Overby Teel. Theora was 1 of 11 siblings, 7 boys and 4 girls. Theora began working at the tender age of 9 yrs. old to help support their large family. Theora had an indominable will even at such a young age. She was determined to finish her education & succeed, and did not allow any obstacles in life to hold her back. Theora self- educated academically. She also married at an early age and soon after moved to Norfolk Virginia where she continued to work & live. In 1949 Theora moved to New York and had 2 daughters, Sylvia and Gloria. She often shared about how God did not give her monetary riches but she was rich with her children. She proclaimed Sylvia was her Silver and Gloria was her Gold. In 1969 she took a test and was hired by New York telephone Company. 1983 the New York Telephone gave their employees an incentive for early retirement. Theora decided in 1989 to take advantage of this and retired at the age of 60. Theora joined the Evergreen Church Of God In Christ and fell in love with Christ Jesus, her Lord and Savior which caused a great change in her life. The love of God compelled her to stay on course. Not her way, but God’s way. Theora devoured the Bible and spent many hours researching and educating herself in the Word of God. During her spiritual journey God called her to the ministry. She became an Evangelist spreading the Word of God to any and everyone she could. She worked diligently in the Church, in the prison ministry, on the street, hospitals and even ministered to her customers and co-workers. She shared the Word of God with everyone she met. Theora was a teacher, encouraged, counseled & inspired. She was respected and admired. Theora was a living example of her ministry. She touched so many lives. She was also the Maitriott of the Teel Family. Evangelist Theora Teel’s health began to fail the past 10 years. On April 16, 2019 God called her home to rest. Evangelist Theora Teel leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her daughter Gloria Teel, her grand-children: Yamis Thomas, Chanel Thomas, Marvin Thomas & Amir DeJesus, her great grand-children: Alinda Rivera, Samantha DeJesus, Tatiana Forbes, Yasire DeJesus, Sage Mothersil, and Taj Bailey. Also her Loving Sister Joan Teel & Brother Andrew Teel, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Evangelist Theora Teel

August 1, 1929 - April 16, 2019