Theodora Janet “Teddy” Mears was born on March 24th 1935 She passed from this life on Tuesday November 16, 2021 She is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Jones Mears, her father, William Levin Mears Sr. brother, William Levin Mears Jr. (Nelly) her sisters, Frances Mears Weaver (Harold) Elaine Mears McCraney (Leroy), Shirley Roberta Mears, Gwendolyn Juanita Mears and Baby Boy Mears. She is survived by her sisters Gabriella Mears Hendrickson (Charles – deceased) and Thelma Elizabeth Till (Alman – deceased) and her brothers Arnold Jack Mears (Doris – deceased) and Albert Eugene Mears (Helen -deceased) Many nieces, nephews’ other relatives and friends.
Teddy was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama. She was a member of the first graduating class of Vigor High School in 1952. Teddy worked at Kress’ Department Store as a cashier all through high school and became an employee of BellSouth immediately upon graduating where she worked for the next 35 years and retired in 1989.
Teddy absolutely loved teaching the 4–5-year-old Sunday school class. She would reward the students with personalized, handmade ceramics when they learned their Books of the Bible. Teddy was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Saraland, University Church of Christ in Mobile and Hoover Church of Christ while living in Birmingham the last five years of her employment.
Teddy was a talented artist. She made porcelain dolls. She was a painter Teddy was an avid crocheter, making baby blankets and booties for family and many church friends.
Teddy was a generous supporter of Missionaries. She went to Trinidad in the early 70’s and was responsible for a girl’s orphanage home being built in the Philippines. She also supported a preacher overseas.
Teddy’s love for the Lord showed in her everyday life, she lived for helping others. If there ever was an Angel on Earth it was Teddy Mears.
Visitation will be Tuesday November 23, 2021, at University Church of Christ 11am -1pm with Service to follow at 1. Interment at Pine Crest Cemetery .
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