Leona Giedd, 91, of Avon

Leona died Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Funeral services are 2 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial is in the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, followed by a 7:30 pm Prayer Service.

Leona Giedd was born on April 11, 1919 north of Avon, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Petrick) Plaatje. She died Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Leona attained the age of 91 years, seven months and 18 days.

Leona was known as "Girlie" by her friends and family. She attended Daisy Elementary School.

Girlie married Leonard "Spot" Giedd of Avon on August 19, 1941 at Hartington, NE. They resided in Avon for number of years where they ran a grocery store. They later moved to Yankton where they both worked for the Human Services Center. She entered the Wagner Good Samaritan Society on January 27, 2006.

Girlie will be remembered for her love of dancing.

Thankful for having shared her life are her sister-in-law Delores Plaatje of Tyndall; nephew Duane Plaatje of Tyndall; and several great nieces and nephews.

Girlie was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; infant daughter; parents; and brother Wesley Plaatje.