Jeanie Teetz

Jeanie Lou Freeze Teetz, 58, left this world for her heavenly home at Providence Hospital in Waco Texas on April 12, 2008. Jeanie was born October 8, 1949 at Providence Hospital in Waco Texas. She was the loving daughter of the late V.M. "Jakie" Freeze and Beatrice Marrs Freeze. She spent her early years in Dawson Texas where from the time she could talk enjoyed going with her father to hear Southern Gospel groups. Through this activity her love of music was begun and paved the way for the development of her own musical talent. Her father and she began performing all over the county. The passion for gospel music continued to grow and she became a charter member of the Trinity Baptist Church where she served her Lord in many ways including singing solos and as a member of the church choir, which will remember her as someone who never forgets a lyric. She attented Dawson elementary and at the age of 13 moved to Corsicana where being the "take charge" kind of person she was helped manage and work at the family business, The Dairy Freeze. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1967. Jeanie lived life to the fullest, and as those that knew her best would characterize it "her way". She gained purpose and meaning from life first as a mother to Brena Rae and Terry Todd and as "Nana" to Jonathan, Presley, Ethan Luke, and Landon Ty Jock. Her world revolved around her family. While instilling spiritual values providing for their every need and lavishing love and affliction on each and every memeber she taught through example. Many life lessons including putting others first and generosity kindness, and compassion for all. Nothing brought more joy than spending time taking her grandsons to McDonalds or taking Preston on a special shopping trips to Dillards. Jeanie will be remembered by many friends whose lives she touched in many unique and special ways, including those that she served as a manager and friend at the Villa apartments for the last 17 years. She is preceded in death by her infant brother Stephen Freeze, her father V.M. "Jakie" Freeze, mother Beatrice Freeze, brother Victor O. Freeze and a very special uncle Doyle "Pete" Marrs. She is survived by her children Brena Teetz Jock and husband Paul of Corsicana, Terry Todd Teetz and wife Carrie of College Station, grandchidlren Presley Jock, Ethan Jock, Landon Jock, Jonathan Jock all of Corsicana and foster granddaughter Madelin Warren of Longview Texas. Sister in law Loretta Freeze of Corsicana, Judy Teetz Blessing of Lake Jackson Texas, nephews Gary Freeze of Albequrque New Mexico, Chad Freeze of Corsicana. Special cousin Dr. Kent Marrs of Georgetown Texas. Lifelong friends Sue Teague, Jamie McClure, Ronald Lynn Garner. Visitation will be 6-8pm Monday April 14, 2008 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday April 15, 2008 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Donation in her memory can be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. The family would like to thank Dr. John Sullivin, Dr. Mentz and staff at the Providence Hospital for their care and compassion of both Jeanie and her family.

Jeanie Teetz

October 8, 1949 - April 12, 2008