Lyalla LeeAnn (Henricks) Pywell, 84 passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born July 21, 1934 in rural Smith County, KS to Dr Alvin A & Pansy (Lyall) Henricks.

Lyalla was a long-time Phillips County resident, graduating from Phillipsburg High in 1952. She was faithful in her attendance of the annual alumni banquets, always keeping up with fellow classmates.

Lyalla married Roger Chester in 1952. To this union three children were born. Roger proceeded her in death, passing away in 1974.

October 23, 1976 Lyalla married Lonnie Pywell in Phillipsburg, KS. This union also added two daughters from Lonnie’s previous marriage. Lyalla was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and helping the kids any way she could.

The family moved from Phillipsburg to Lakin KS in 1985. During this time she worked part-time at Kearny County Hospital and served on election boards. After retirement in 2002, the Pywells moved to Poncha Springs CO, achieving their dream of mountain living. They remained there until Lyalla’s failing health mandated relocation to Hays KS in 2014. February of 2018 saw another move; this time to an assisted living facility in Las Cruces, NM.

Lyalla is survived by her husband Lonnie of the home, sons, Michael Chester, whereabouts unknown and Scott Henricks (wife Patty) of Lawrence, KS, daughters Cristin Chester, Hays KS, Deb (Pywell) Smith (husband Keenan) of Las Cruces, NM and Donna (Pywell) Griem (husband Rennie) of Salina KS, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation was planned. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2018 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. A memorial service will be held at a later date at United Methodist Church, Salida CO.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amber Care Hospice in Las Cruces, NM