Phoebe Mary Sawtelle, 81, of Warrensburg, formerly of Windsor, Massachusetts, died Saturday morning at her home.

A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, at Murphy Lake Apartments in Warrensburg.

She was born June 10, 1937 in Berlin, New York, the daughter of Emily Houston and George A. Bradley, Jr. She attended schools in Berlin and Canaan, New York and Dalton, Massachusetts.

On November 14, 1953, she and Roy D. Sawtelle, Sr. were united in marriage in New Lebanon, New York.

Phoebe enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, bowling, and NASCAR races. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves four daughters, Karen (Steve) Wood, Holly (Allan) Pendergrass, Mary (Raymond) Wood, and Helen (Richard) Sedgwick; four sons, David (Sue) Sawtelle, Randy (Joann) Sawtelle, Jeff (Christine) Sawtelle, and Larry (Donna) Sawtelle. She also leaves two sisters, two brothers, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy D. Sawtelle, Sr.; a daughter, Debra Sawtelle, two sons, Roy D. Sawtelle, Jr. and Robert J. Sawtelle, Sr.; her parents, Emily Houston and George A. Bradley, Jr.; a sister, and three brothers.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.