Paula (Gratzer) Tyree, 69, of Bedford passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:45 am, at IU
Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. She was born on November 1, 1956, to William and
Frieda (Fox) Gratzer.
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.
