Lula Mae Teachey Thomas

Mrs. Lula Mae Thomas, 88, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. Born on March 7, 1937, in Wallace, she remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will be at the Burton Cemetery on Norwood Blanchard Road in Wallace, NC (Deep Bottom Community).

Lula Mae was the daughter of the late William and Dorothea Mae Teachey. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Demond Watkins and granddaughter, Jessica Monk, as well as her brothers: Andrew, Herman, William, Ramsey, Joe, and Henry Teachey, and her sisters: Margaret Teachey Nelson and Ernestine Savage.

A devoted wife, Lula Mae, is survived by her husband, John Robert Thomas. Together, they built a life centered around love, family, and faith. She leaves four daughters to cherish her memory: Lorretta Edmond of Wallace, Lorraine Rhodes (Herman) of Wallace, Gina Spruill (Tasha) of Beulaville, and Kimberly Carlisle (Jeff) of Raleigh. Her legacy continues through eight grandchildren: Celeste Chandler, Deon Roberson, Ernest Burton, Jan Cooper Jr., Joshua Cooper (Stephanie), Jamie Pickett (Amberley), Christina Carlisle, and Joshua Carlisle: seventeen great-grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life. Her siblings, Ethel Teachey, Ann Walton, and Leon Taylor, as well as numerous nieces and nephews whose lives she profoundly impacted, also cherish her memory.

Lula Mae was a strong, warm-hearted, feisty woman known for her kindness and unwavering commitment to caring for others. She loved laughter, music, and dancing. Her home was often the heart of family gatherings—occasions filled with laughter, shared meals, and cherished memories. She believed strongly in the importance of keeping family close and nurturing those bonds across generations.

A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Deep Bottom, Lula Mae found strength and purpose in her spiritual life. Her presence within the church community reflected her values of compassion and service.

May the memory of Lula Mae Thomas bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.