Teri Lynn McGraw

Teri Lynn McGraw was born on March 24, 1951, to Robert and Barbara McGraw.

Teri was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Barbara McGraw; her brothers, Robert McGraw and Danny McGraw; her sister-in-law Kathy McGraw; and her ex-husband, Patrick Allen Sr., with whom she shared a lifelong friendship while spending time together with their children and grandchildren.

Teri is survived by her two sons, Patrick Allen and his wife Amy Allen, and Joseph Allen and his wife Monica Allen. She is also survived by her sisters, Karen McGraw, Jan Murphy and her husband Dennis Murphy, and Angie Mills and her husband Gene Mills; and by her sister-in-law Carla McGraw, wife of the late Danny McGraw.

She is further survived by her beloved grandchildren: William Allen, Mychal Allen, Veronica Allen, Lucia Allen, Charles Allen, and Kendall Allen, children of Patrick and Amy Allen; and Kelsi Colip and her husband Nate Colip, Cori Litt and her husband Trevor Litt, Joey and his wife Ari, and AJ and his fiancée Caroline, children of Joseph and Monica Allen.

Teri was also blessed with great-grandchildren Marcus Colip and Marli Colip, children of Kelsi and Nate Colip; Leia Litt, daughter of Cori and Trevor Litt; and Kenai, son of Joey and Ari.

Teri will be remembered for her generosity, strength, and caring spirit. She was a loving and devoted mother who was always there for her two sons through every stage of life. She was always willing to give her time and help others whenever needed. She naturally took charge and made sure the people she loved were cared for. Teri was a loyal friend to everyone she met and touched many lives through her kindness and support.

One of Teri’s greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. She loved having overnight visits with them, watching movies together, and sharing popcorn and laughter that created lasting memories for her family. She especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and proudly supporting them in all of their activities.

Teri was also a devoted fan of the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts, often attending Pacers games and cheering on her favorite teams. She loved music and enjoyed attending concerts. Her final concert was seeing the Eagles.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Public Visitation will be held at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107, on May 11, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will take place at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N 17th Ave, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107, on May 12, 2026, at 12:30 pm.