Obit of Hurd, Camilla Louise - Woods County OK

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Camilla Louise Hurd

Austin - Camilla Louise Hurd, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in 
Austin.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Unity Church in 
South Austin. 

Mrs. Hurd was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Waynoka, Okla. She was the 
daughter of Ellen Vivian and Henry James Wheeler. She was raised in 
Amarillo and was married at the age of 18 to Sylvan Avondon Hurd. 
Lousie's life led her to many different places - St. Charles, La.; 
Chicago, Ill.; Houston, Seoul, Korea and finally, Waco where she 
lived until the last few months of her life. Louise made friends 
wherever she went. She was a loving mother and grandmother, deriving 
much pleasure preparing and enjoying family dinners and just being 
with her children and grandchildren. 

She was an excellent cook, and made a chocolate pie that just won't 
quit. She was happiest in the company of her family, especially while 
playing cards and dominoes (42), and enjoyed a glass of wine in the 
evening. Louise had a special relationship with all who knew her and 
knew very well how to care and do for others.

Louise's game was bridge. She played it often, taught it to many, and 
more often than not, won the game for the day. She spent countless 
hours reading, practicing, and playing. She loved this game. She was 
a member of Richfield Christian Church in Waco and was involved with 
the church community as much as her health would permit. Louise felt 
blessed by church members who visited often during the illness of her 
husband. Louise gave the best possible care at home to her husband, 
Sylvan, during his long battle with Parkinson's disease. 

Louise spent the last two months of her life at Hospice Austin 
Christopher House where the fabulous community of professionals and 
volunteers honored and loved her, joining her family in making her 
transition an experience that was as fulfilling and comfortable as 
possible. 

Louise will be missed very much by both family and friends - 
especially by her family.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvan Avondon. 

Survivors include two sisters, Ellen Joy Rook and Mary Evelyn Melton; 
her children and grandchildren Sylvia Louise Crixell, husband, Mike 
and children Carly Dee and Mason Alexander Huffman; Timothy Jackson 
Hurd, wife, Elizabeth and children Daniel James, Stephen Joseph, and 
Sarah Elizabeth Hurd; and Vivian Lee Stidvent, husband, Tom, and 
children Christopher Thomas and Andrew Wesley Stidvent. 

The family will be at her daughter's house.

The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Austin Christopher House 
or Richfield Christian Church of Waco.

Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 30, 2003
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