Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Twila Tedlock

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Twila Mardell Tedlock, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home following an illness.

Twila was born November 6, 1944 in Columbus, KS. Her parents were Benjamin Dale and Arline Mardell (Getman) Newberry. She was a lifetime resident of Columbus.

She graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1962. She then worked as a seamstress at Elders Garment Factory in Columbus for a few years. After her children were grown, she began working at Ace Electric in Columbus for several years before her retirement. 








She enjoyed cooking, camping, and had been on a bowling league. She enjoyed shopping, especially if she could redeem a coupon.

Twila was married to Larry Lee Tedlock on October 18, 1963 in Columbus, KS. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son , Lance Tedlock, Weir, KS; one daughter, Robin Jessee, Columbus, KS; one brother, Bobby Newberry, Kansas City, KS; seven grandchildren, Megan Kirk, David Jessee, Elizabeth Kelley, Patricia Kelley, Candace Kelley, Samantha Joan Tedlock, and Bailey LaTurner and 7 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Holt.

Twila was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS for cremation.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.

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