Luella was born in Iowa on July 6, 1918 to Walter and Emma Curphy.
Preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Dean, Dale, Mike, Bill, & Cliff, sister Evelyn, her loving husband Leonard and daughter Sherry.
Luella is survived by her brothers Walter, Clayton, Donald and her son David. Two grandchildren Scott (Pam) Campbell and Amie (Jeff) Merilatt; six great-grandchildren Tyler, Jacob, Joshua, Hannah, Haley & Hunter.
Luella served as a volunteer for 20 years at St. Anthony's North and the family wishes to thank St. Anthony Hospice at The Villas at Sunny Acres. The family will be holding a memorial service at Sunny Acres.