Malada Tull, 83, of Wolfforth was born Dec. 23, 1924 in Abernathy to the late Orlando Quincy and Alpha (Shuey) Kelley.

She was working as "Rosie the Riveter" when she flew out to California to her "Sailor Boy" George C. Tull, Jr. They eloped in May 1942.

Her husband and her son, Ricky Gene Tull preceded her in death.1 Brother: Marvin Kelley & 1 Sister: Bernice Moses also preceded her in death.

The Lord called Malada home Thursday October 16, 2008.

She is survived by her 3 sons: George III (Carla) of Lubbock, Terry (Kathy), and Jerry (Sharon)all of Wolfforth; 9 grandchildren and 12 Great- Grandchildren; 2 Brothers: Virgil and Riley Kelly, 3 Sisters: Virnita Gordon, Mabel Torres and Jo Davis her cat: Thomas & her dog: Porky

The family will greet friends from 2 to 4pm Sunday. Service will be at 10:00am Monday October 20, 2008 with Bro. Charles Waters officiating. Entombment will be in Wilsons' Funeral Directors Cemetery.

To send online condolences, go to www.wilsonsfuneraldirectors.com
The family suggest memorials to The Adult Day Activity and Health Center % Saint Christophers Episcopalian Church, 2807 42nd St. Lubbock, TX 79413 and to Frenship Special Olympics % Sherry Airhart, Box 100, Wolfforth, 79382