Victoria Estelle Harrell Teal, age 97 of Wilmington passed peacefully Wednesday October 28, 2026 at the Kempton at Brightmore with her loving family by her side. 

She was born November 1, 1928 in Pender County daughter of the late Sabra Estelle Rochelle and William Ross Harrell and Victoria Rochelle and Charles Lanier. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Jennings Brooks Teal Sr, her brothers Herbert, Vernon, Robert, and Charles, and her sisters, Edith Sliz, Eleanor Paulos, and Edna Bradshaw, and her grandson, Paul Joseph Teal. 

She leaves behind her children, Brooks and Mary of Holly Springs, Charles and Sill of Longwood, FL, and Joe and Chrissy of Wilmington, her grandchildren Annie and Mike Mast of Ashville, Sallie and Mike Burbridge of Leland, Michael and Chrissy Smith of Greer, SC, Aaron and Katie Smith of Hampstead, Andrew Teal of Orlando, FL, Shelly Teal of Austin, TX, Scott Teal and Jamie Herrick of Bothell, WA, Stephanie and Eamon Teal of Raleigh, Logan and Catherine Teal of Raleigh, and 9 great grandchildren, Parker Sweezy, Adalyn Smith, Riley Smith, Hudson Smith, Sebastian Mast, Hunter Smith, Georgia Teal, Gabriel Teal, and River Teal. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. Vicki treasured her church family and other friends who were so much a part of her life.

A celebration of life will be at 2:00 PM Thursday November 5, 2026 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Joey Faucette officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday November 7, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Tarboro, NC with Reverend Dr. Joey Faucette officiating. A reception will follow at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Entombment will follow at 4:00 PM at Edgecombe Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tarboro First Baptist Church 605 N. Main St. Tarboro, NC 27866.