Obituary: Anne Teal Ruddell

Anne Teal Ruddell, 71, of Weeki Wachee, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

She was born Evelyn Anne Teal to W. M. “Duck” Teal and Evelyn Teal on April 1, 1949, in Orlando, Florida, and grew up in Winter Garden. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1967.

Anne had a master’s degree in Music Education, but her main interest was as a coordinator for foreign exchange student programs.

Anne is survived by her brother, Dr. J. Steven Teal of Winter Garden, and his children, Steven Scott Teal and Leah Lynn Lockhart; her dear friends, Alexis Hoover of Weeki Wachee and Sara Harold of Orlando; and foreign exchange students all around the world.

Anne’s other love was her pets – especially her German shepherds.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the coming months to allow time for her exchange students to make travel plans. All her loving family and friends are encouraged to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Anne’s name to the ASPCA.