Teri Vestal

January 5, 1969 - January 23, 2024

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Saturday 1/27, 10:00 am

On January 23, 2024, Teri Dawn Vestal went sliding into Heaven twenty minutes late, sneaking through the Pearly Gates so Mrs. Gunset wouldn’t catch her running behind. Immediately, she rushed to the bathroom to wash her hands and do a quick check in the mirror to make sure her lipstick was on point before she met Jesus. Oh, what a reunion she and her Mom had; in fact, they are still chatting about everything that has happened since Mimi got to meet Jesus. Mimi then took Teri by the hand, showing her around the streets of gold and the mansion in the sky.

Born on January 5, 1969, in Perryton, TX to Gary and Sharon Pugh, Teri grew up in the small town and graduated from Perryton High School in 1987. She then received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in Education at West Texas State University in Canyon.

Teri worked as a teacher for twenty-nine years at several different schools on the South Plains with the last eighteen years being at Lubbock-Cooper Middle School where she taught both of her boys. Outside of the classroom, Teri loved to spend time in the backyard on 100th street visiting with her dear friends and helping to raise a whole block full of kiddos. Her greatest accomplishments were her two boys, Trey and Tripp, who she loved more than life itself. The saying goes “teachers teach for the outcome, not the income.” It could be argued that Teri taught for the summers off. However, all jokes aside, she was an absolutely wonderful teacher and changed the lives of many children who had the blessing of being in her classroom.

Teri’s memory will forever be cherished by Cole and their two perfect boys, Trey and Tripp; her father, Gary Pugh, and wife, Mary; her sister, Tami, and partner, Jill Remy. plus, hundreds of children that she touched over the years; also, some of the most awesome friends that anyone could ask for who have poured their love into Teri these last few weeks. You know who you are.

Teri was preceded in death by her mother Sharon Rawlins (Mimi) and grandmother, Leona Gage.

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

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Saturday 1/27, 10:00 am

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Teri will remain in our hearts forever. We love you and will see each other again in heaven with Jesus!

Teri you will be missed. I remember all the fun times. Taking me to Wonderland and being a cool older cousin. Thoughts and prayers for our family during this difficult time. Love you all!

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time for comfort and peace.

We love you Tripp!

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What great memories. This so perfectly captures Teri in all of her sparkle and shine. I am sure she was welcomed with open arms by all that loved her especially our principal Tami Gunset. They both left a legacy of love at LCMS.

Teri I taught with you for more than ten years. I thought of you as a dear friend. My brother, Vilsen, passed away on December 23. I know he's in heaven so please look him up. I will always love and miss you my dear friend. No more pain.

I am at a loss for words. Teri was an amazing co-teacher and friend. We had so many laughs together. I will miss her so much. I love you forever, Teri, and will cherish all the memories and great times teaching together. I am so sorry and all my thoughts and prayers are with her family.

What a GLORIOUS tribute to Teri. I will always think of her youthful spirit and great smile. Sending all of my love to her friends and family. May she rest in power. 🙏🏻🤍🪶🤍🙏🏻

I had the honor of teaching Teri in fourth grade. One of the sweetest kids I ever taught. It makes me so happy she went on to teach as well because she had the heart for it! Even then she showed love and kindness to all the kids. My sincerest condolences and prayers to her family. She was loved by many.

Such a beautiful soul gone way too soon… From growing up with you as a second mother to me on 100th street to you being my middle school English teacher there is so many great memories I could share, but the list would go on forever. I will always remember you for your contagious smile and upbeat energy. The way you were taken away from us just isn’t fair and I will never understand, but we will hold the fort down here on earth just as you would make sure of if you were standing here with us. Dance in heaven just as we would’ve in the comfort of our own homes on 100th street. I love you and see you again soon. To Cole, Trey, and Tripp, keep high spirits, use each other as well as the Robertson family for comfort, and most importantly stay strong! I love each of you like family. We will battle through these times of sadness together! Xoxo- Rea

Sending prayers to all her family during this difficult time. I knew her from Lamesa.

I was blessed to have Teri as a neighbor. I will miss going outside to water my flowers and end up talking to Teri for an hour:) Even as she faced her struggles, she would check in on me and my mom. She has a sweet soul and will be missed! Prayers for you all.

We loved Teri with all our heart. 🩷 Love you Cole, Trey and Tripp!!!

I loved her sense of humor and this is a perfect tribute to that. Thinking and praying for you all! Julie Ammons Duncan

Terri was such a sweet, spirited soul. I have so many fun memories of us back in her college days. Another good one gone too soon. Rest well my friend.❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.