Eleanor Ann Teschler McCulloch of Durham was born November 4, 1926, and passed away on November 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James E. McCulloch. She is survived by her brother, William Teschler of Carolina Shores Lois; sons, Jeffrey McCulloch of Wilmington Adelaide, and Joseph McCulloch of Elkin Cicely; and grandchildren, Diana and Coley McCulloch. An accomplished decorator and hostess, Eleanor had a great love of dogs. She especially enjoyed working as a volunteer alongside her beloved Yorkie, Angel, doing animal-assisted therapy. A devout Christian, Eleanor was a devoted wife, loyal friend, and beloved neighbor. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 7, at 10:30am at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in Durham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626 Burgaw, NC 28425 OR Hugh Chatham Nursing Center, 700 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, NC 28621