Susan Snipes Teal, age 73 of Raleigh, NC, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday July 27, 2021. She was born in Rockingham, NC, on June 22, 1948, to the late Edward Grady Snipes, Sr., and late Juanita Taylor Snipes.
Susan is survived by her husband of 54 years, Johnny Teal. She is also survived by daughter Lori Teal Houck and husband David of Cary, grandchildren William and Lily Houck as well as daughter Amy Teal Fisher and husband Kevin of Lillington, grandchildren Jacob and Katelyn Fisher. Susan is also survived by sister Judy Snipes Sinclair and husband Keith of Southern Pines, brother Ed Snipes and wife Vicki of St. Petersburg, FL, sisters-in-law Jane Swing of Laurinburg, Helen Powell of Hamlet, Kathy Steadman of Statesville and brother-in-law Ken Teal of Easley, SC.
Susan and Johnny were next door neighbors when they started dating, Susan was 14 years old, and they married in 1967. They spent 2 ½ years in Heidelberg, Germany while Johnny was in the army and their first daughter was born there.
Susan grew up in Rockingham and graduated from Rockingham High School in 1967 and graduated from Wake Tech Community College in 1986. Susan had a servant’s heart shown by caring for her husband through several serious illnesses, never leaving his bedside either in the hospital or at home.
Susan was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC for many years.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Monday August 2, 2021, with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 and service staring at 1:00. Graveside service will follow at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church 4815 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh NC 27609.
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