Merritt  keeping you and the family in  my thoughts today.  Love Cousin Julie Hutchinson Miller 

Our sympathy in the passing of Teddie.  Such wonderful memories of trips we shared and her kind, sweet spirit. Much admiration for the leadership role she took in every organization she was a part of.  A huge loss for the Cedar Creek Lake community and her loving family.
Love and hugs to all, James and Janet Adams

Loved working with Teddie on so many Community Projects.  Miss you sweet Lady. Prayers for all Family and Friends❤

Before I started taking care of Teddie, I told the Lord, if this is something you want me to do, I will trust you.  And little did I know becoming a part of Merritt and Teddie's lives in this way would be one of the most cherished blessings I have! I would not have had it any other way!

My dear sweet cousin Theodora Stuart Lyon Leaverton Harpole gained her heavenly wings last SSaturday.  Teddie was a little over 2 years older and like me was an only child  my mom was Lu her youngest sister Willma was married to Ted Lyon who passed away when Teddie was I think about 2.  Our other 3 cousins, Billy, Johnny  and Jan Ainley Wickstrom  were sister Dorothy and John Ainley kids.  Jan came along later and therefore Johnny and Teddie felt it their duty to see I was always blamed for whatever reason they could think of.  By the time I started my career with Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1978  and started coming to Dallas a couple of times a year we had matured and became quite close over the last 43 years. One of the reasons we chose Brownsville to have a winter retreat was so we could spend time in Mabank/Gun Barrel City on our way down and back.  That horrible disease Alzheimer's robbed us the last 7 years of our talks, sharing memories of our trip to Australia, lunch with her friends and nightly joker games. My tears are tears of joy, her mind is healed and free.  I will always miss you, and love you, even when you were a stinker 🕊️🙏👑💓💋. Julie


We were sorry to hear of Aunt Teddie's passing.  She was such a bright light in this world, with such great love for her family  and her community.   We are with you in spirit at this sad time, and holding you in our hearts as you say goodbye to your wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  We hope you can feel all the love from afar.


Kristen and Ron Lahner

My Aunt Teddie made an impression on everyone she met.  Now, after her passing, people will recall her beauty, her warmth, her generosity, and her smile.  When Aunt Teddy smiled, she created happiness.  

Aunt Teddie babysat for me in the early mid-fifties in Des Moines, Iowa.  Fortunately, my childhood antics were not bad enough to dissuade her from becoming my aunt after my mother introduced her to Uncle Merritt (my mother’s younger brother).  

In my eyes, from the time I was a child until now, in my 70’s, Aunt Teddie was always really special.  I recall commenting, when I saw my first Grace Kelly movie, that the actress looked like my Aunt Teddie, only not quite a pretty.  While Aunt Teddie’s beauty may have been the result of the fortuitous marshalling of genes, the beauty of her soul was something she created, nurtured, and shared.  Aunt Teddie was an unusual and enviable combination of vitality and serenity.  

When I last conversed with Aunt Teddie in mid-2019 at her brother-in-law’s 95th birthday party, she showed effects of her disease, yet her essence was not obscured.  She was comfortable, engaged, and most importantly, she knew that I, and others at the gathering, loved her.  Her spirit now inhabits and enriches us.  


Estimada familia, les acompaño en su dolor. En estos momentos de angustia, busquen apoyo en Jehová. Salmos 34:18 dice que Él está con quienes tienen el corazón destrozado.
Nuestro Dios nos ha prometido despertar a nuestros seres queridos que hoy descansan en la muerte (Hechos 24:15).
Nos ha prometido terminar con nuestro dolor y la muerte (Apocalípsis 21:4).
Tengan la esperanza de que así será. Mientras ese día llega, sigan buscando consuelo en Jehová.
Reciban mi abrazo fraterno desde Chile. 

OBITUARY

Teddie Harpole

20 January, 1939 – 12 February, 2022

Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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