Joy Lynn Tebo
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Memorial services for Joy Tebo, 85, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. Joy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
Joy was born on April 9, 1938, in Hill City, KS, the daughter of Edward P. and Mabel Irene (Conner) Fabricius.
Joy married her high school sweetheart, Ronald “Ronnie” Tebo on August 16, 1956 and was married for fifty-six years until his passing in 2013. They started their family in Norton, KS and moved to Lawrence in 1979.
Joy was the office manager for Lawrence Surgery Associates for almost 30 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid fan of the University of Kansas football and basketball teams.
Survivors include her two daughters, Deanna Phillips, Dana Tebo; one granddaughter, Madelyn Phillips all of Lawrence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and son-in-law Terrence Phillips.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joy’s name to LMH Health Oncology and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Joy was special to me from the day we met in 1980 until I retired in 2014, and beyond. She was a very talented medical office manager who, with her husband, Ron, and daughters Dee and Dana, helped me navigate the challenging early years of my surgical practice. She endured me until my retirement in 2014. I am forever grateful for her flawless service and for the friendship of her family.
A gem of a lady that always had a smile and positive attitude for all she met. Fantastic wife mother and granny. Rest in peace!
Cheri and Kelly drake
What a wonderful tribute. Thinking of your sweet family during this difficult time.
Dee, Dana, Maddie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad that I got over to visit Joy before Christmas. We made many memories working together at LSA. She was always supportive and caring. I will always treasure that she was my daughter’s first babysitter. She will be missed by many. She will always be in my heart. Peace Be.
Pam
Dee, Dana and Maddie, I’m thinking of you and hoping you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Your Mom and Maddie, your Grandma was a real sweetheart.
Joy and I were high school friends. She was fun to be with. She had a quick wit, a great smile and high energy. My sympathy to the family.
On behalf of Brandon Woods staff,
Thank you for sharing your mom with us. It was a pleasure caring for her. Joy will be remembered for her beautiful smile and kindness. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in perfect peace.
Joy was a special lady. I first met Joy in Dr. Praeger’s office in early 1980. She was more than an Office Manager to me. Joy and Dr. Praeger, Maggie, Pam and others were second to none in caring for their patients. Joy was a perfect name for this lovely lady. RIP Joy!