Luella Mae Knowles

Sunday, July 15, 1923 to Friday, February 13, 2009 A Resident of St Louis, MO Visitation Services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Patton Cemetery near Patton, MO Luella Mae Knowles, age 85, of St. Louis and formerly of Patton, MO, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009, at Delmar Gardens South in St. Louis. She was born July 15, 1923 at Marquand, daughter of Henry Eugene and Belle Matilda Seabaugh Schell. She and John Knowles married on April 20, 1940 and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1996. Lou loved golf and going dancing with her husband, John. After retiring to Patton, MO, in 1979, John planted huge gardens from which Lou would can or freeze mountains of fresh vegetables. In her "spare" time, Lou loved to embroider, make quilts, and play in golf tournaments with her husband and their golfing friends at Fredericktown Golf Club. Survivors include; Judith (Patrick) Ries of St. Louis; John ( Kathleen)Knowles III of Rock Falls, IL; and Gloria Driscoll of St. Louis; five grandchildren, Suzanne (John) Ries Rainey; Kelly Knowles Williamson; John (Ilene) Knowles; Michael Driscoll and (Lisa Cartwright his Fiancée'); Megan Driscoll; four great-grandchildren, Maggie, Ian, Gavin Rainey and Karter Driscoll; sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend. Preceding her in death were her parents, Henry Eugene and Belle (Seabaugh) Schell, husband John, three brothers Roscoe, Bill and Harley Gene Schell, a sister, Mildred Green; three nieces and two nephews. Family requests NO FLOWERS PLEASE - instead big hugs to those you care about - life is short. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Visitation will be Monday, February 16, 2009 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton (Hwys. 51 and 72). Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home Chapel in Patton with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating. Burial will be in the Patton Cemetery.

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Luella Mae Knowles

July 15, 1923 - February 13, 2009