Mrs. Elizabeth D. Kellum-Teagle

In the City of Brotherly Love on February 28th, 1932, the late Roscoe and Salley Lewis Kellum gave birth to Elizabeth Delvohia Kellum. Elizabeth was born and raised in Philadelphia; she was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. Graduating from South Philadelphia High School.

Elizabeth affectionately known as “Pretty-Babe” to all her family and friends and anyone who encountered her.

At the early age of sixteen, Elixabeth landed her first job at the Jefferson Hospital , but she did not stay there very long , a songwriter wrote (Aint no stopping her Now!) She moved on to greater and better things. Having the Get up and go Spirit! Elizabeth was employed at companies such as General Electric, Bright Star, Oriena Metal Company, and the Delaware River Port Authority where she was a toll collector on the Walt Whitman Bridge. Elizabeth was very active in her community where she served as a committee woman, she also served as judge on the voting polls and worked for Congressman Bill Barrette for eleven dedicated years.

 In 1950 Elizabeth met and married Dorsey Teagle Sr, Elizabeth was raised in a large family having four brothers and six sisters, Elizabeth and Dorsey Sr. continued that tradition having seven children of their own., After the passing of her Husband , Elizabeth relocated to Tampa Florida for a while , taking with her, the passion and desire to serve. She worked for the Hillsborough County School Board in Tampa until she retired. After 32 years in Tampa Elizabeth moved back home to be closer to her family.

Elizabeth will be remembered for the immense love she had for her family. Her dedication to serving others and her unwavering affection towards her loved ones, left a lasting impact on all those who had the pleasure of knowing. Her vibrant personality shone through in everything she did, leaving a positive mark on the world around her.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her siblings: Catherine Miles, Juanita Woodfolk and Roscoe Kellum

Elizath leaves to cherish her legacy Children: Adria C. Gibson (Sam), Catherine M. Teagle, Dorsey C.Teagle Jr, David C. Teagle (Tracey), Rita C.Teagle-Boyd, Gerald K. Teagle(Regina), Theresa E. Teagle, Bonus Son: Anthony E. Maen: Seventy-One: Grandchildren, Great Grand Children & Great Great Grandchildren Siblings: Theodore Kellum (Joyce), Miriam Saxton-Lawrence, Cynthia Williams, David Kellum(Carol), Eileen Coleman, Christina Ford and Glenn Kellum, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.

You've raised your clan

Of kids and grands

Generations of many 

A woman who gave plenty 

Witnessed even your great grands 

Your Legacy created such a huge clan

You were honored, loved, cherished and respected 

Remained steadfast even while being tested 

Transitioned on & your purpose complete 

We say goodbye as you eternally sleep 

Grandma we love you & always will

Rest easy our angel, peace be still

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies, I’m not cute or built or built to suit a fashion models size. But when I start to tell them ,they think I am telling lies. I say If it’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips, I’m a woman Phenomenal woman.

That me. I walk into a room just as cool as you please, And to a man, the fellows stand or fall to their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say , It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally, Phenomenal woman That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered what they see in me. They try so much but they can’t touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them, they say they still can’t see. I say, Its in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breast, The grace of my style. I’m a woman Phenomenally Phenomemal woman, That’s me.

Now you understand just why my head’s not bowed. I don’t shout or jump about or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing, it ought to make you proud, I say, Its in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair. The palm of my hand, The need for my care. Cause I’m a woman, Phenomenally Phenomenal woman That’s me.

The Family of Elizabeth D Kullem-Teagle would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation for the many kind expressions and prayers during our time of bereavement. May God forever bless and keep each of you in his tender loving embrace.

Special Thanks to Grandsons Omar Kareem Teagle Sr (Tennille) and Jermain Katrel Turner (Hillary) and a very special thank you to Robert and Ellen Cartwright and Special Granddaughter Tameka.

Sorrowfully, The Family