Friday, November 30, 2012

Size Matters at Norton's Gallery

Several SLWS members are in this annual show at Norton's Gallery in Maplewood.


Saturday, November 3, 2012

Sad News to Share

Our good friend, long-time member and former board member, Mary Lou LaFloure, lost her husband to a sudden passing. 

Wiley LaFloure age 76, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home. He was born March 18, 1936 in Festus, Missouri, the son of the late Mildred (nee Vaughn) and Ardell LaFloure.
  
   He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (nee Renfro) LaFloure, sons Thomas A. (Charlotte Ferrell) LaFloure of St. Louis, Missouri and James LaFloure of DeSoto, Missouri, his daughter Michelle (Greg) Spencer of Arnold, Missouri, grandchildren James LaFloure Jr., Jeffrey Coleman, Jessica (Gary) Hite and Shawna Via, great-grandson Gavin Hite and cousin Rebecca Canepa.
  
   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson Russell LaFloure.
   
   A memorial gathering will begin at 9:00 A.M. with memorial service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, pastor of Hematite Christian Church in Hematite, Missouri. Memorials in his memory can be made to Special Olympics or the Ozark Food Pantry.