Bertha Teague

Bertha Magalene Nye Teague
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:30, Saturday, April 17, 2010 at South Park Cemetery for Bertha Magalene Nye Teague, 96, of Roswell who passed away Thursday April 15, 2010. Rev. Bill Jones of Tinnie Baptist Church will officiate along with Pastor Max Perkins of Temple Baptist Church of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bertha was born on November 23, 1913 in Cyril, Oklahoma to Charles Henry Nye and Mary Etta Nidy Nye. Her parents have preceded her in death.
Bertha married Robert Carl Teague on November 12, 1934 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Her husband passed away on April 2, 1995 in Roswell as well as a son Carroll M. Teague, a sister, Mary Jane Whitaker, and five brothers, Clarence Nye, Odessa Nye, Vady Nye, Edd Nye and Joe Nye.
Bertha is survived by two daughters: Lois Clements and her husband Ted of Vado, NM, Reta Wright and husband Tom of Roswell one daughter in law: Mary Faye Teague of Roswell two sisters: Lilly Hannah of Chickasha, Oklahoma and Geneva Roark of Pearland, Texas two godsons: Chris Clements and wife Tammy of Roswell and Kerry Clements and wife Claudia of Vado, NM her three granddaughters: Debbie Brewer and husband Doug, Tracey Wilson and companion Bryan all of Roswell and Kelly Mysza and husband Jim of Colorado five great grandsons, four great granddaughters, as well as a number of great, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Bertha grew up in Amber, Oklahoma and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a charter member of Washington Ave Baptist Mission in Roswell, She attended Tinnie Baptist of Tinnie, New Mexico and was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Bertha worked and retired from the Roswell Independent School District Food Service.
The family wants to thank the care givers of the Bee Hive Homes and Vista Care for all the comfort given to mother in her last days before she left us on earth to be with her beloved husband and beloved son who we know will be waiting at the gate to welcome her home.
Getting Old
You tell me I am getting Old:
I tell you thats not so
The house I live in is worn out
And that, of course, I know,
Its been in use a long, long while
Its weathered many a gale
Im really not surprised you think
Its getting somewhat frail.
The colors changing on the roof,
The windows getting dim,
The walls a bit transparent
And is looking rather thin,
The foundations not so steady,
Weaker than it used to be
My house is getting shaky,
But my house isnt me
A few short years cant make me old
I feel Im in my youth
Eternity lies just ahead,
And life, and joy, and truth.
I m going to live forever then
Life will go on its grand
You tell me that Im getting old
You just dont understand
The dweller in my little house
Is young and bright and free
Just starting on a life to last
Throughout eternity,
You only view the outside shell,
Thats all the most folks see,
You tell me I am getting old
Youve mixed my house with me Anonymous

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

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