Individual Details
Louella "Lou" Elkins
(30 Apr 1933 - 27 Jun 2015)
The Current Local, Van Buren, Missouri, July 2, 2015, Page 2: Louella Lindsey, 82, Van Buren Resident Dies June 27. Louella "Lou" Lindsey, daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Kirkpatrick) Elkins, was born on April 30, 1933, at Diehlstadt, Mo., and departed this life on June 27, 2015 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She had attained the age of eighty-two years, one month and twenty-seven days. On February 3, 1950, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Lindsey, in Pontiac, Mich. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2000. She had many fond memories of the time they shared and never tired of telling stories of their life together.
Mrs. Lindsey had lived in Van Buren, Mo. since 1971. She was a faithful member of the Van Buren Assembly of God church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and frequently led the singing and sang specials. She worked every Carter County election for over 35 years and always welcomed voters to the polls with a smile. Lou had also owned and operated the Van Buren Florist, was an EMT and served on the Carter County Ambulance Board, as substitute bus driver for the State school in Doniphan and taught Home Head Start. There was never a dull moment when Lou was around. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. Lou enjoyed going to church, horseback riding, spending time with friends and family, reading mysteries and westerns, watching detective shows on television, and painting. When asked how she was, she always replied with a grin, "lovely and charming". Mrs. Lindsey is survived by three children: Mike Lindsey and wife Cathy of Commerce Township, Mich., Katy Taylor and husband Rudy of Waterford, Mich. and Jeff Lindsey and wife of Angela of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews who mourn her passing. In addition to her parents, three sisters preceded Mrs. Lindsey in death: Fay Oppeneer, Ruth Simonds, and Marilyn Elkins, as well as one great-grandson, Tyler Hancock. A visitation was scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Van Buren with Pastor Dave Truncone officiating. Burial will follow in the Poca Hollow/Dry Valley Cemetery in Van Buren. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Assembly of God Church or Lending Hand Cancer Fund.
Mrs. Lindsey had lived in Van Buren, Mo. since 1971. She was a faithful member of the Van Buren Assembly of God church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and frequently led the singing and sang specials. She worked every Carter County election for over 35 years and always welcomed voters to the polls with a smile. Lou had also owned and operated the Van Buren Florist, was an EMT and served on the Carter County Ambulance Board, as substitute bus driver for the State school in Doniphan and taught Home Head Start. There was never a dull moment when Lou was around. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. Lou enjoyed going to church, horseback riding, spending time with friends and family, reading mysteries and westerns, watching detective shows on television, and painting. When asked how she was, she always replied with a grin, "lovely and charming". Mrs. Lindsey is survived by three children: Mike Lindsey and wife Cathy of Commerce Township, Mich., Katy Taylor and husband Rudy of Waterford, Mich. and Jeff Lindsey and wife of Angela of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews who mourn her passing. In addition to her parents, three sisters preceded Mrs. Lindsey in death: Fay Oppeneer, Ruth Simonds, and Marilyn Elkins, as well as one great-grandson, Tyler Hancock. A visitation was scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Van Buren with Pastor Dave Truncone officiating. Burial will follow in the Poca Hollow/Dry Valley Cemetery in Van Buren. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Assembly of God Church or Lending Hand Cancer Fund.
Events
| Birth | 30 Apr 1933 | Diehlstadt, Scott Co., Missouri |  | ||
| Residence | 1935 | Duck Creek, Stoddard Co., Missouri | | ||
| Residence | 1 Apr 1940 | Age: 7; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter - Duck Creek, Stoddard Co., Missouri | | ||
| Marriage | 3 Feb 1950 | Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan - Billy Paul Lindsey | | ||
| Death | 27 Jun 2015 | Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri | | ||
| Alt name | Louella Elkins | ||||
| Race | White | | |||
| Burial | Dry Valley-Poca Hollow Cemetery, Van Buren, Carter Co., Missouri | |
Families
| Spouse | Billy Paul Lindsey (1929 - 2000) |
| Child | Katy Lindsey ( - ) |
| Child | Mike Lindsey ( - ) |
| Child | Jeff Lindsey ( - ) |
| Father | Franklin Dewey Elkins (1900 - 1970) |
| Mother | Ethel Kirkpatrick (1909 - 1987) |
| Sibling | Alma Faye Elkins (1927 - 2003) |
| Sibling | Edna Ruth Elkins (1929 - 1961) |
| Sibling | Marilyn Elkins (1935 - 1935) |
Endnotes
4. Memorial Card of Louella Lindsey, June 30, 2015, Van Buren, Missouri.
5. Memorial Card of Louella Lindsey, June 30, 2015, Van Buren, Missouri.
7. Memorial Card of Louella Lindsey, June 30, 2015, Van Buren, Missouri.