Phyllis Lynn Tidwell
Phyllis Lynn Tidwell, 79, passed away peacefully at home in League City, TX on September 10, 2026. Phyllis was born on January 29, 1947, in Snyder, TX to Wayne and Rudene (Berryhill) Gladson. Phyllis met her high school sweetheart, Paul, while attending the Snyder United Methodist Church in the summer of 1964 and they married on August 30, 1968. As an alumnus of Texas Tech University, San Angelo State University and receiving her bachelor’s degree from East Texas State University, now Texas A&M University–Commerce, Phyllis began her career as an elementary school teacher.
The young couple spent their early years in Germany while Paul served in the Army. Upon returning to Texas, they settled in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton where they lived and raised their family for 44 years. Phyllis retired after 20 years of service as Executive Assistant in the Environmental Services Department at the City of Carrollton. She loved to dance with her husband and was an avid bridge player. The couple relocated to League City in 2022, and Phyllis found a deeper connection to her faith while attending Friendswood Methodist church. The visits from her church family brought her comfort in her final days. Her love for her family was unmatched, and she was a wonderful hostess, and truly had a heart for others. Phyllis was dearly loved by her husband, children, extended family, as well as many close friends. She left an endearing legacy and all those who were fortunate to know her will miss her greatly.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Paul Tidwell, son Trevor Tidwell and wife Becky, son Corey Tidwell and wife Sina, daughter Angela Brown and husband Chris. As well, her seven grandchildren Jacob, Emily, Hunter, Josh, Molly, Mia and Kristine, and sisters Sherene Lamb and Denise Phillips. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Wayne Gladson and mother Rudene Gladson.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, 1645 East Main Street, League City, TX 77573. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Friendswood Methodist Church 110 N Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX, 77546. A private burial to follow.
Dear Becky and Trevor
Our condolences for your family’s loss.
Kim and Brad
Sending love to Paul, Trevor, Angie and Corey as well as the families. I will miss one of my favorite cousins. May she smile down on all of us.
To Paul and children. I am so, so sorry about Phyllis. When I talked to her in the spring, I never had any idea she was ill. She and I had so much fun in Snyder and at Tech. My prayers are with each of you and I’ll look forward to seeing her in Heaven.
Sharon Aylor Miller
God’s sweet sweet grace !
Still beautiful inside and out !!!!!!!
I know you are missing her and it’s hard to believe she is gone. She was a beautiful friend, full of love and laughter which she shared with all of us. Miss you my friend –
Paul and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Phyllis was a beautiful woman and a heart of gold and she was a pleasure to be around in the time she was here in Carrollton. I know losing someone so close to you is hard and my love and prayers go out to all of you during this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss, Paul! I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. I loved my time with her in Carrollton. She was always a pleasure to work with. She had a beautiful smile and was quite funny as well! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Our heartfelt condolences to Paul and his family. We have fond memories of getting together in Carrollton years ago.