Nellie "Nell" (Teague) Crisp

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nell Crisp, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and Sister in Christ. Nell passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, just one day shy of her 99th birthday, in Mount Holly, NC.

Born on September 28, 1927, Nell was the cherished daughter of Oscar Junior Teague and Edna Mae Teague. She was preceded in death by her husband, Polk Junior Teague, her siblings, Helen Vandyke, Dorothy Bowen, Eula Morgan, Lincie Huffstetler, and Carl Teague. She also joins her son, Tommy Crisp, daughter, Martha Terri Benfield, grandson, Phillip Scott Benfield, and granddaughter, Tabitha Sawyer in eternal rest.

Nell's life was one defined by devotion to the Lord , hard work, and perseverance. She proudly served as a winder at Pharr Yarns-Spencer Mountain Plant and A and E Mill, retiring as a lab technician, where she was known for her hard work ethic and dedication. Beyond her professional life, Nell was a cherished member of her church community. Her voice was a staple in the choir, and she was an inspiring Sunday school teacher. Known for her remarkable cooking, Nell's Italian cheesecakes and chicken and dumplings brought joy to her family and friends at homecomings and special holidays. 

Nell's spirituality was a cornerstone of her life. She was a Prayer Warrior, known for her unfaltering faith, and she nurtured this same spirit in her children and grandchildren. Her legacy of love and resilience continues to inspire all those who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a" Praying MAMA'.

Nell is survived by her children, Janice Finney, James Michael Crisp (Debbie), and Sue Rash (Mike)and daughter in law Libby. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Tasha, Sonja (Allen), Tonya (Jason), Michael (Jamie), Bradley, Ashley (Jeff), Timmy, Mark (Wendy), Karen, Brandy, and Jennifer (Jamie). Nell was also blessed with great-grandchildren Davanee, Lauren (Sean Michael), Collin (Maegan), Justin (Brooke), Haley (Jeremiah), Ryan, Deanna, Fletcher, Harris, Conner, Abbey, Gracie, Brooke (Tyler), Dalton, Cooper, Mikayla, Brennan, Morgan, Kyler, and Colton, as well as great-great-grandchildren Charlie, Remi, Bear, Luke, Emeline, Laney, Riley, and four more on the way. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Nell's extraordinary life during the visitation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will immediately follow at 4:30 PM, officiated by Pastor Ritchie Doss and Pastor Michael Crisp. Nell will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly, NC, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Woodlawn Funeral Home. Condolence messages may be sent by visiting our website. www.woodlawnfuneral.org Nell Crisp will be dearly missed, but the impact of her faith, kindness, and love will perpetually enrich the lives of those who knew her. A special thank you to the staff at Stanley Total Living and VIA Health Partners and her wonderful caregiver Loretta Black.
"Well done thy good and faithful servant"

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