Obituary of Marinette M. Teague

Marinette peacefully passed from this world in to the presence of the Lord on September 6, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She joined her husband and four kids in the glory of God. Born in Poland, but raised in France, Marinette met her husband, Clifton, in France. He not only fell in love with her, but with her family and the French culture. One of their favorite past times was bowling.During their 23 years in the military, they lived in France for 2 tours, the Netherlands and retired in Big Spring, Texas. She worked for the city as an accountant. Marinette was always active serving others- Girl Scouts, raising money for abused children and especially cooking French food for her 3 grandchildren. Her strength shown through as her family miraculously survived WWII and she endured being struck by lightning. Her faith in the Lord sustained her.She is survived by her daughter, Nadine Melania Jackson, son- in- law, Gary Jackson, and three grandchildren: David, Sarah and Anna.Visitation will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, 2770 North Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2011 at Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, 2770 North Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to: International Orthodox Christian Charitieswww.iocc.org/giving, 1- 800-803-4622Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Friday, September 9, 2011 12:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646 Visitation Thursday, September 8, 2011 7:00PM Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church 2770 North Chestnut Street Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Friday, September 9, 2011 10:00AM Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church 2770 North Chestnut Street Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-328-1793