On October 5, 2017, Afton Teague, a 68-year-old Caucasian female, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on October 16, 1948, in New York City, Afton was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life was tragically cut short in what was determined to be a firearms accident.
Reports from the sheriff's office indicated that Afton was accidentally shot and killed by her husband while he was cleaning his pistol. This accidental shooting was the cause of her untimely death.
There have been no reports of any arrests or suspects in this case, as the incident was deemed a tragic accident.
Afton was a graduate of Westside High School in 1966 and earned an Associate's Degree in Home Economics from Brigham Young University in 1969. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was known for her kind and loving spirit. Her interests included cooking, sewing, gardening, and family history. Afton is survived by her husband, Dennis, their five children, and twenty grandchildren. Her family and friends remember her for her jovial personality and genuine kindness.
