Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell
Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell
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Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell - age 90, of Linden, passed away July 15, 2025. A private committal service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly and a service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Linden Free Methodist Church, 13274 Linden Road, Linden. Delores was born July 12, 1935 in Linden, the daughter of Paul Yost and Bertha (Chaffee) Myers. She married James Donald Bedell on September 3, 1954 in Fenton; he preceded her in death on August 31, 1999. Delores worked at Linden High School for many years, retiring in 1983.She is survived by her son, Timothy (Dee) Bedell Sr; son-in-law, Paul Tisdale; grandchildren, Timothy (Jill) Bedell II., Chrissy (Dan) Arnes, Rachel Tisdale and Michael Tisdale; great-grandchildren, Austin, Hannah, Colin, Jaxon, Weston, Joey and Sophia; brother, Jerry (Joan) Myers. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberley Tisdale. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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Linden Free Methodist Church
13274 Linden Rd, Linden, MI 48451
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