Bessie Twila May Teal Carter, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 15, 1941, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Bessie (Marcelius) and Chester Teal. A 1959 graduate from Chambersburg area Senior high school, she was also a lifelong member of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. Bessie worked 20 years at the Stanley company, later retiring from Letterkenny. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching shows on the television. Bessie loved to spoil kids and had many bake sales, car washes and other activities to help raise money to take the kids to amusement parks and have parties for them. Bessie is survived by two sons: Eric Teal and Ross Carter, two grandchildren: Terrick Teal and Kayone Teal, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. she also had four siblings: Jonathan Teal, Ludell Teal, Sadie Teal and Vincent Teal. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by six sisters: Trudy Teal, Bonita Hawkins, Louise, Teal, Nancy Colbert, Mary Lawes, Josephine Teal and two brothers: Chester Teal Jr and Stanley Teal. Online condolences may be expressed at sellersfuneralhome.com. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at John Wesley AME Zion Church, 155 West Catherine Street, Chambersburg, PA, with Rev. Renata Harper officiating.
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