Marva Eulene Teakell was born February 22, 1942, in Holdenville, OK and passed away on April 8, 2025, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
She graduated from Moss High School in 1960, then her family moved to the Ada area so she could live at home while attending East Central University. There she began studying Education and met the love of her life, Royce Teakell. They both graduated with degrees in Education and were married on August 5, 1964.
They began their married life teaching in Loyal, OK, but a year later, they made the move to Elmore City, where they would call home for the rest of their lives.
Eulene started the kindergarten program at Elmore City Elementary School and taught 2nd and 5th grade before making the move to teaching 7th and 8th grade English to end her 30-year career. She inspired countless students with her dedication to learning and left a lasting impact on their lives. After retiring, she continued to help at the school - substitute teaching, helping grade papers and even served on the school board.
Beyond the classroom, she was a coach's wife and could be found right behind the bench supporting her husband. The basketball gym was their second home. She was always ready to set an extra place at the dining room table for any players who showed up. She was an extra "Mom" to many.
Eulene was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Teakell and her parents, Marvin and Lennie Noblett. She is survived by her brother, Rick Noblett and wife Elizabeth; Children – Marty Teakell, Kelly (Teakell) Monroe, Mickey Teakell and wife Amy: Grandchildren – Mara Bricker and husband Jason, Devin Monroe and wife Haley, Brody Monroe, Koby Teakell, Emily Teakell and Gunnar Teakell. Great Grandchildren – Emilia Bricker and River Teakell; Nephew – David Noblett and wife Brittany and their children, Brynlee and Decker.
A celebration of Eulene's life will be held on April 14, 2025, 2:00pm at the Elmore City cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wooster Funeral Home for the funeral arrangements. Any leftover donations will be sent to the charity of the family's choice.