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JEAN TEDFORD Henderson, TN: Eugenia Willis Tedford age 85 passed away May 10, 2020 at her home from complications of cancer. She was born December 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Clyde and Victoria Moore Willis of Enville. She grew up during the depression and knew of the value of hard work and sacrifice. She met Jeff Tedford, Jr. when she was nineteen years old. They were married on October 31, 1953. Jeff Jr. found work in Peoria, IL at Caterpillar and they moved there. After their first child, Ricky Tedford was born in 1955. They wanted to be closer to family and decided to move back to Sweetlips, TN where they permanently resided and a daughter, Patty Tedford Cupples was born in 1967. Jean worked at various sewing factories, picked cotton on the farm. She was a homemaker and caretaker for her parents, mother-in-law, Eula Tedford, aunt, Bernice Davidson and finally her husband, Jeff Tedford, Jr. who preceded her in death in January 1988. She had lived by herself since that time. Jean always put others first, willing to help anyone. She made sure if you visited her you did not leave hungry, always offering something to eat. She would show up to help if she knew you were working in the garden, or anything else. She would even come to the hayfield and drive the truck for Ricky. Jean was a humble Christian woman of faith. She never complained, even in sickness she encouraged her family. She loved her church family and community. She attended Sweetlips Baptist Church, where her son, Ricky Tedford preaches. Jean loved visits from her children, Ricky Tedford (Beverly) and Patty Tedford Cupples (Mark); her grandchildren, Seth Tedford (Katie), Tiffany Young (Zak), Landon Cupples and Caleb Cupples; her great grandchildren brought her heart happiness. She also leaves behind a beloved brother, Don Willis (Francis) and a sister Carol Langendorf. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Bro. Ronnie Geary officiating. Burial will follow in Sweetlips Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 11:00 AM Tuesday until service time at 1:00 PM. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson 731-989-2421

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Jean Tedford, of the Sweetlips Community

December 4, 1934 - May 10, 2020

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Jean Tedford, of the Sweetlips Community

December 4, 1934 - May 10, 2020

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