Paula Tyree Obituary
Paula was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School. She worked at Visteon/Ford for 30 years and retired from PRD. She loved playing with and spoiling her grandchildren. Paula enjoyed family gatherings at brother Jim's house, sharing stories, playing cards, and relaxing in the garage (Roy's Pub) with the boys.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Paula, are her two sons, Kody (Katysha) Lee, and Kyler (Leah) Lee; four grandchildren, Murphy, age 4, Ollixander, age 4, Ozlyn, age 3, and Felix, age 2; sister-in-law, Melody Gratzer; one brother, William (Billy) Gratzer and wife Kiva; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frieda (Fox) Gratzer; three sisters, Cathy Clark, Patricia Gratzer, and Carolyn Lindley; and one brother, James's "Jimmy" Gratzer.
Cremation was chosen with no services at this time.
Information given by Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.
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