Estelle Gladys Wells

Estelle Gladys Wells, 90, a lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born November 28, 1917 in Fredonia, the daughter of Harry Ralph and Georgia Mae (Armstrong) Giles. She was retired after 35 years of working as a beautician. In 1936, she married Roy Findley. He preceded her in death. She later was married to Orval Wells and they were divorced. Estelle was an active member of the First Christian Church and worked many years in the kitchen preparing church dinners. She was very involved in the Christian Thrift Shop; VFW Auxiliary, where she had served as past-president; and the Business and Professional Women"s organization. Her Survivors include: Three sisters: Margaret Rodriguez of Beaumont, KS Virginia Nelson of Fredonia, KS Barbara Bird of Oklahoma City, OK Numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Fredonia City Cemetery with Carl Thornton officiating. A memorial has been established in her name with the Christian Thrift Shop and may be sent to the funeral home. Family condolences may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.