Elydia May Giddings, of Kerrville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in San Antonio. She was born in Alhambra, California to Leslie and Ellenora Stonecypher on March 23, 1952. She married Jerry Giddings on August 10, 1982 in Las Vegas.
In her lifetime, Elydia was defined by her love for her family and friends, her ability to tell captivating stories, and her stubborn, spunky personality that made her the “glue” of the family and one of the strongest people we’ve ever known. She dedicated her time to helping others, pouring into the people she loved, and making her home a place filled with the best home-cooked meals, laughter, and memories that her family will cherish forever.
Elydia was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ellenora Stonecypher, her siblings, William “Butch” Stonecypher, Betsy Durante, and Dennis Stonecypher, her beloved niece, Jamie Durante, and numerous extended family members who loved her deeply.
Survivors include her cherished husband, Jerry Giddings, her children and their spouses, Channan Cardella, Brandon and Cari Shank, Dave and Casi Faulk, David and Ashley Cathey, and Brandon Giddings; her in-laws Mrs. Dorsey Hoffman, Wayne and Diana Eckhardt, and Raphael and Sylvia Erardy; her grandchildren Heather Rice, Stephanie Bolt, Andrew Cardella, Caitlin Horner, Jonathan Faulk, Ayden Shank, Bridgette Johnson, Ashton Shank, Samuel Faulk, Ted Giddings, and Ella Holder; her great grandchildren Ryan Rice, Aiden Rivera, Ethan Cardella, Daniel Horner, Elijah Horner, Acacia Cardella, and Kaylee Horner; beloved family members Brandie Bolt, Danika Cardella, and Amber Ratkus; Hannah and Ely Burns, who were with her as she walked into the arms of Jesus; her Golden Girl bestie, Sarah Lackey; and her ex-husband, Dean Cardella, who remained her lifelong friend and an important part of the family.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, with Dave Faulk officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Elydia’s memory to Cook Children’s Health Foundation or online at: https://foundation.cookchildrens.org/site/Donation2
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff, physicians, and nurses at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills.