Judy Kindle, 78, of Woonsocket, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. 

Her memorial service was held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Welter Funeral Home with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. 

Judy Kay Kindle was born on July 24, 1941, in Huron to parents Willis R. and Ella Mae (Rounds) Drake. Judy grew up in the Iroquois area and attended Iroquois High School. Judy married Harlan Wells in Iroquois in 1959 and had four children. They later divorced. Judy married Gary Kindle in 1969, and he passed away in 1978.

Judy owned and operated Al’s Place for 40 years and operated it until her passing. Judy had a strong Christian faith. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and salad making. 

Judy is survived by her children, Doug (Lisa) Wells of Rapid City, Scott Wells of Woonsocket, Sherri (Steve) Gerry of Moorcroft, Wyo., and Rob (Holly) Wells of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Jo) Drake of Hawaii, Jerry Drake of Colorado, Danny (Jody) Drake of Colorado, Junelle (Chuck) Marso of Sioux Falls, and Denis (Terri) Drake of Huron.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; her very special friend for many years, Dick Hopper; and her sister, Dixie Carmody.