Phyllis D. Grady (O'Dell)83, died peacefully on November 2, 2019 surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in West Fairlee.

Phyllis was born on April 1, 1936 in Westchester, PA to Albert and Jesse O'Dell. She grew up in Newtown Connecticut. Phyllis was very athletic, was a cheerleader, played softball and soccer, but was always impeccably dressed. She graduated from Newtown High School in 1954. In October of that same year she married John (Jack) R. Grady. Together they had four children.

Phyllis was a loving mother, homemaker and kept a beautiful home in whatever location their adventures took them. A lady of many talents, she was a wonderful cook, seamstress and could sand a board to a smoothness any carpenter would envy. Always a loyal friend and eager to help anyone in need, she was involved in various community clubs and organizations. She enjoyed square dancing, singing, gardening, sewing and baking. After raising her four children she pursued careers as a Graphic Artist, a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, a Methodist Minister and until her retirement in 2001 she was Clerk for the Hanover Food Coop.

She was predeceased by her father, Albert O'Dell, her mother, Jesse Redmond and stepfather, Bernard Redmond. In addition she was predeceased by her former husband, Jack Grady.
Phyllis is survived by her son, Thomas J Grady and wife Jeanne of McDonough, GA; daughter, Darlene F Cook and husband Gary of West Fairlee, VT; son, Michael A Grady and wife Janice of Orford, NH; son, John R Grady, Jr and wife, Kim of Lempster, NH. Also her grandchildren, Courtney Grogan and husband Mark of Walden, NY; Amy Grady of McDonough, GA; Nicholas I Cook and wife Anya of East Thetford VT; Jamie L Smith (Cook) and husband James of Thetford Ctr VT; Garrett A Cook of Bradford VT; and Sean Grady of Orford NH; the great grandchildren, Connor, Matthew, Caitlyn and Mark Grogan of Walden, NY; Elizabeth K and William M Smith of Thetford Ctr; and Finn J Cook of East Thetford VT. She is also survived by a brother, Clifford A O'Dell and wife Sarah (Sally) of Southbury, CT along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Major thanks for all the loving care Phyllis received in the Memory Care Units in the two Upper Valley Nursing Homes she resided in for the past eight years. Additionally the support and care she received from Bayada Hospice was exceptional over more recent years. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Bayada Hospice, P O Box 1590, Norwich VT 05055.

A private graveside service will be held in Newtown, Connecticut at a later date.