Kara Marie Teel, 18 of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Centralia.
Family and friends are invited to Kara’s Life Celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, with burial to follow in the Centralia City Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 24, at the funeral home.
Kara was born on January 13, 2005, in Columbia, the daughter of Anthony “Tony” Teel and Mollie (Davenport) Teel.
Kara was a graduate of Centralia High School.
Kara is survived by her parents, Mollie Teel of Branson West, Tony Teel of Centralia, her grandmother, Janet Davenport, her grandfather, Tom Hale; her siblings, Samantha Teel, Renee Outlaw and husband Jacob, Preston Teel; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kara was preceded in death by her grandfather, Howard Davenport, and grandmother, Vietta Hale.
Kara enjoyed photography, dancing, hiking, hanging out with her friends and finding great deals at garage sales or thrift stores, but she especially loved the time she spent with her family. Kara was full of joy and would always have a smile on her face.
Memorial donations are suggested to Camp Cedar Crest and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, Mo. 65240.
