Annie Elizabeth Teass

  Miss Annie Elizabeth Teass, 89, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord; her father, Charley Teass; her mother, Nannie Mae Wells Teass; and her only brother, James Lee Teass on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Bedford Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Bedford on October 11, 1922 and lived in the home that her family purchased in 1924 and she remained there until her death.    Elizabeth was the Western Union operator in Bedford, VA on June 4, 1944 when she received the telegrams of the town’s tragic loss of Bedford’s Company A “The Bedford Boys” the horror of the tragedy was something she never forgot.  Elizabeth was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church and the Bedford Elks Lodge.  She worked for Peaks Motors and then retired as Head Teller with First and Merchants Bank.  Elizabeth loved her home and her collectibles.  Her dog was her loving companion along with her yellow cat.  She was survived by many cousins and friends, especially Patsy Arrington, who had helped her for many years.  The family would like to thank Campbell’s Rest Home for their love and care in her last days.  A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Friday, November 11, 2011 at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel with Rev. Steve Turner officiating.  Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service in the Chapel.   Please consider memorials to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Betsy Hodges, 3812 Virginia Byway, Bedford, VA 24523, Bedford Humane Society, 829 Ole Turnpike Dr. Bedford, VA 24523, or the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA  24523 Arrangements are by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. 540) 586-7360