Phyllis Tedrow Obituary
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She was born on August 14, 1947, in Jasper, Indiana to Charles Vernon and Lela Mae (Huebner) O' Brien.
Phyllis was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She married Gary Tedrow on June 29, 1968. Phyllis was a loving and devoted homemaker for most of her life, and she worked by cleaning houses for others. She had a wonderful gift for creativity, enjoying sewing, painting ceramics, and making crafts that brought joy to those around her. Phyllis and Gary loved to travel to Makinac Island, Michigan which held a special place in her heart.
She found great happiness in her kitchen, where she loved to cook and bake for her family. Her greatest pride was caring for her loved ones, especially her grandchildren who held a special place in her heart. She was a good neighbor and a kind friend, always willing to lend a helping hand and care for others in any way she could.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Charles William O'Brien.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Tedrow, their son, Charlie (Jennifer) Tedrow, grandchildren, Karoline Tedrow, Jacob Tedrow, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 11:00 A.M on Wednesday September 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bramble, Indiana. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2025, from 9:00 A.M until 10:45 A.M at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital in memory of Phyllis Tedrow.
Online condolences can be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Arrangements by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana.
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