Adela Pudwill, 63, of Avon

Adella Pudwill died December 8, 2007 at the SD Human Services Center in Yankton, SD. Memorial services for Adela and her husband Lyman will be 10:30 AM, Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon with Father Thury officiating. Burial is in the Baptist Cemetery, rural Avon.

Adela Pudwill was born in Zemora, Mexico on August 6, 1945, the daughter of Jose and Lugarda (Dominguez) Rodriguez. She died December 8, 2007 at the SD Human Services Center in Yankton, SD of a brain tumor.
Adela received her education in Zemora. After graduation she worked for her aunt who owned a hotel. She worked there for 12 years. This is where she met Lyman Pudwill. After their marriage they moved to Avon, SD.
Adela became an American citizen, learned to drive a car and speak and write English.
She worked for Avon Enterprises from 1979 to 2001. She was an expert seamstress. After the closing of the factory she worked at Alco in Wagner until she became ill.
Adela enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening and cooking. She was well liked by all who knew her.
Adela is survived by two brothers and four sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Her husband Lyman "Bud" Pudwill died August 31, 2008.