Norma Teague

Norma J. Teague, 96, of Charlevoix passed away on December 5, 2018 at Boulder Park Terrace.

Norma was born on August 2, 1922 in Detroit to the late Ernest and Gladys (Empey) Wolf. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix where she was Senior Warden for many years. Norma worked for Maison & Jardin in Charlevoix for over 10 years where she made many friends and she also spent time as a volunteer at the Rainbow Shoppe. She was passionate about giving blood to the American Red Cross.

Norma enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards especially solitaire, going antiquing, bird watching and cooking. She loved to go to Port Burwell in Canada as well as Chicago but her greatest passion in life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Norma is survived by her children, Brenda Teague of Charlevoix, Laura (Mark) Ziffra of Carpenterville, IL, Scott (Susan) Teague of Petoskey and Keith (Rachel) Teague of East Jordan; grandchildren, Matthew, Heidi, Erin and Jeff; great grandchildren, Brooke, Lauren, Kate, Megan, Graham, Emmett and Isaac; brother, Dick Wolf; sisters, Gloria Stephenson and Marilyn Holmes; goddaughter, Mary Beth Stephenson along with many nieces and nephews.

On June 7, 1946 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak, MI, she married her beloved husband Ralph E. Teague who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ret Teague and Jeff Teague and her parents.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlevoix. A double interment for both Norma and Ralph will follow at Brookside Cemetery.  Military honors will be rendered for Ralph.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Norma’s name may be directed to Christ Episcopal Church, Charlevoix Library, or Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.