Lela Pearl Allen Warwick of Midland, TX died peacefully in her sleep August 12, 2015 at the age of 80.The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8M, Friday, August 14, 2015 at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton.Lela is survived by her daughters, Pamela Jean Baker of Stanton, TX and Tamara Lynne Cortimilia of Midland, TX; her five grandchildren, Scott Baker of Odessa, TX, Penny Baker DeArmond of Keller, TX, Bryan Cortimilia of Plano, TX, Kristin Cortimilia Sessoms of Benbrook, TX, and Michael Cortimilia of Atlanta, GA; 12 great-grandchildren and a sister, Beverly Bates. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Warwick of Lewisville, TX; grandson Matt Baker of Odessa, TX and a brother, John Allen. Lela was born on March 12, 1935 in Jacksonville, TX. She grew up in Tyler, TX and San Diego, CA. She worked many years with Southwestern Bell before going into real estate. After closing her real estate brokerage in Dallas, she joined her husband in a business venture, Texas Rose Productions. She sold that business in and retired in Odessa TX in 2003.Lela was a member of Crossroads Fellowship in Odessa where she volunteered weekly as a receptionist. She passed away after a long battle with COPD. She enjoyed playing board games with her family or friends at Prime Time. Her all-time favorite hobby was cooking and enjoying what others cooked.A graveside is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 15 at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton, TX, followed by a memorial service at Crossroads Fellowship, 6901 Hwy 191, in Odessa, TX at 12 noon. Rev. David Newton of Crossroads Fellowship officiating.The family suggests memorials be made to: Celebrate Recovery at CrossRoads Fellowship, PO Box 14710, Odessa, Texas 79768. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,
