of Greenbrier, AR
February 5, 1938 - June 9, 2019
Barbara Ozment Teague was born February 5th,1938 about a mile from a crossroads in Lincoln County, AR. Yes, She and her older brother walked the mile to catch the school bus, and then a mile to get home. She was the oldest daughter of Alfred and Margaret Holloway Ozment. Barbara had two siblings. An older brother, Bill Ozment and a younger sister, Nancy Ozment Stevens. Barbara was a mother, teacher, artist, an athlete, and a pilot. She flew her own plane. She also, crashed the damn thing. She has paintings in The Rockefeller Collection. She played basketball and shot with either hand when most players shot with one, and she loved softball in the summer.
Barbara received her BA with honors from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and she worked all four years in the cafeteria. She was a server and she could handle the football players coming through the line. They could be pretty rough and make the freshman female servers cry. She received her Masters from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and her PhD from North Texas State at Denton, TX. She attended Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Baylor University at Waco, TX and American University in Paris, France. She did educational work in Russia for two summers.
Barbara taught many years in Middle School at Warren, Morrilton, and Dardanelle. She taught GED courses at the Army Educational Center at Ft. Carson Co when Waymond was stationed there. Later, she was Professor of Fine Arts at University of Arkansas at Monticello. After retirement she was an adjutant Professor at Henderson State University, University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Tech.
She was twice chosen Teacher of the Year in the Morrilton school system. She was chosen Arkansas Art Educator's Educator of the Year twice, and the Art Educator's Retired Educator of the Year twice. She was a founding member of the Art Educator's Presidential Foundation and Charter President. She served 3 terms as President. She served two terms as President of Arkansas Art Educators, and was given the Marion Dix National Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership.
The Arkansas Art Educator's Leadership Award is named the Barbara Teague Art Educator's Presidential Leadership Award. It is given annually to an art educator for outstanding leadership in art education. She was in charge of the t-shirt design contest and she manned the t-shirt sales table at the state convention of the AAE.
Barbara said one of her proudest moments was when she was chosen Halloween Queen in the first grade. The teacher told her she would need a nice dress so Momma borrowed one from a neighbor.
Barbara and Waymond met in the 7th grade. She didn't like him, but he fixed that. Sixty years ago she said ''yes.'' They finished junior high, high school and college together. Being older ( by 39 days), she finished college before he did, so she worked and paid for his last couple of years. Of course, there were other reasons why she got so far ahead of Waymond-there are too numerous to mention.
She is survived by her husband, Waymond Teague, a son, Daniel Teague and his spouse, four grandchildren and one great grandson.
A private interment will be held at graveside for the family.
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11 Condolence(s)
Ivy Teague Short
Friday, June 14, 2019
I’ve always heard the saying “your wings were ready, but my heart was notâ€... these words have never really meant much to me until the day you left us, and it hit home.... hard. I have so many unforgettable memories with my nana. I have so many stories and experiences to pass on to my kids. You are the reason I love art & I love to bake. You’ve made an impact on so many lives, and you changed my life. I’m so happy you got to meet your great grandson, I’ll always cherish the picture of you two together. I hope to be 1/2 the woman you were. You are my role model. You’ve always been there, you went out of your way and never complained. You had the most pure heart, you were truly an angel on Earth. The most kind, selfless and caring person I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing, and I lucked out because you were mine. Once I was your angel, now you’re my angel. “Your life was a blessing, your memory is a treasure,you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure†I love you with all of my heart. #EndAlzheimers 💜💜💜
One day Kyle(my husband) and I came to visit, you couldn’t remember who I was(you disappeared into your room for about 5 minutes as soon as we arrived) you came back into the den, you had put on lipstick and was carrying your purse, you called Kyle by his name... in that moment my heart shattered because you didn’t recognize me... but at the same time my heart sang because you went to get dolled up for Kyle, you remembered him. He blushed, you just flattered him so much. That memory he will always hold dear, as will I.
When I was young, you would drive hours to come pick me up from my moms for the weekend, by the time we got home, you were exhausted from your drive, you’d nap on the couch, I remember multiple times going into the kitchen and getting a piece of bread(untoasted) and smothering it in butter... I’d come wake you up, feeling so proud of myself because I got to make you a snack. I watched you eat it, every time, I know you didn’t like the 5 tablespoons of cold butter caked onto that bread... but you ate it. You did it to make me happy...
I always slept with you, we’d read a few books before bed(Gus was a friendly ghost & the little red hen). If I woke in the middle of the night, you went into the kitchen and made me a midnight snack(5 saltine crackers with miracle whip and a small glass of milk)... we prayed before we went to sleep(I think I usually fell asleep during prayer(oops), you’d wake me up in the morning with a luke warm rag to wash my face(I’d give anything to wake up to you and your buttermilk biscuits just one more time)...
Not one weekend we were together can I recall us not going somewhere together. I love the way you used to twiddle your thumbs in circles when you drove. You took me to hundreds of museums, sewed me dresses and skirts, took me swimming(you always said I would be the next Michael Phelps)...
I cannot express to you the hurt in my heart, but I know you’re still in there, I know you’re there... I’ve had several things happen over the last few days...and I know they were you speaking to me, I feel you.
One day, Kye will have children... and I’m going to be a “nanaâ€, I want to be just like you, I want to make an impact on my grandchildren like you did to me. You were perfect. I can’t say thank you enough that I was chosen to be your granddaughter. I’ll love you till the end of time.
Till we meet again- your granddaughter-ivy
Roger Darren High
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Dr. Teague did so much for art education in Arkansas. She inspired a generation of art educators who will continue to pay it forward and inspire their students to love art. She was always very helpful and supportive to me. She was an excellent teacher and wonderful person who is going to be missed.
Patricia Singh
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. She was a very special person and always gave her all. I loved Barbara so much and cherish the times we spent together. I was getting ready to go to a workshop last night and was emptying my rolling bag. There were five sets of photos on the top of the bag. When I opened them- one was when Barbara and I went to Houston and another was a trip we took to Florida. I like to think she was telling me hi. I do not know how they got there- except I was looking for some photos back in February and must have sat those there without looking at them.
Always look for a little sign in the Skies...
Look for the details in a flower or the beauty of a sunset. Looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Love and hugs to all of you
Patricia Singh
Kirk Netherton
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Fond memories of our families spending time together.
Mrs. Teague was a kind and gentle soul. Praise to the
Obit writers. A wonderful capture of her life.
Joe and Brenda Ball
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
We both have fond memories of Barbara. Joe remembers her winning attitude and her positive outlook on life. He also says she was “cute as a bug’s earâ€! I remember her from our college days and knew then that she would leave her mark in education. So proud of her accomplishments, her legacy and the years you two had together. Hers was a life well lived!
Larry & Linda Ward
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Waymond,
So sorry for your loss. Barbara was fine lady and good neighbor. We will miss her.
Connie York
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Dr, Teague was so special. She was a teacher, a guide, a friend and a mentor. I loved her, I admired her, and I will miss her. Prayers for the family.
Cheryl Moring
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Mrs. Teague was my inspiration not only as an art student, but she influenced my art teaching career.
Mrs. Teague did not lecture, she talked and expressed herself as a mentor/master artist that we admired and looked up to.
I find myself at times modeling some of her teaching style with my students.
Yes, she will be missed, but fondly remembers.
Family in the coming days find comfort in this thought,....â€When we all get to Heaven what a day that will beâ€.
Brenda Turner
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Prayers for the family. She was smart, good and loved by all. A presious soul.
Sue Anne McCoy
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Barbara was such a great mentor to me through Arkansas Art Educators , she always had a smile and encouraging words! She touched so many lives as a teacher and artist. She will be missed by many, praying for her family at this difficult time.
Ronda R May
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Dr Teague was an amazing woman. She helped mold and guide so many if us through the Arkansas Art Educators. She will be very missed. Prayers to her family and friends.