Natalia Craton Teal, 91, departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Merryville Nursing Center in Merryville, Louisiana. The memorial service will begin at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana. Bro. Roderick Martin will officiate.

Mrs. Teal is survived by; her sister, Patty Sue Craton Spikes of Bancroft, Louisiana. Brothers; Charles T. Craton II of Rome, Georgia, Harold Mason Craton of Seminole, Florida, and Karl Larry Craton of St. Petersburg, Florida. 10 nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces & nephews, and 2 great great nieces & nephews.

Mrs. Natalia served in the US Navy during World War II.  She was enlisted from March of 1943 through April of 1954.  Mrs. Natalia was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She traveled extensively and enjoyed playing bridge.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.