She was born in Lima, OH and attended Manchester College.
Survived by daughter, Karen Adams; grandsons, Michael and Jeffrey Stollenwerk; sister, Betty Rittgers; brother, David Joseph(Cathy) and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
While living in Ocean City, NJ, Lela was a member of The Ocean City Women's Club and Exchangettes. She was Past Worthy Matron of Chapter 83 of The Order of Eastern Star.
Lela retired to Naples, FL to golf year round. She took an active role in community theater with The Naples Players and acted in many national tv commercials. You can still see her picture in many healthcare brochures.
She never missed the opportunity to dance and enjoyed giving lessons.
A memorial service was held at The Shores of Wesley Manor in Ocean City, NJ
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on January 14, 2014 at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time.
Lela loved hats! Everyday hats, Sunday hats, golf hats, visor hats, big brim hats, baseball hats, winter hats, summer hats and Red Hat hats. Next time you put on a hat......think of her.
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