Lousia Pugh Grose, age 85, died peacefully in her sleep on February 10 in Greene Haven Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Burl Grose; son, B. Donald Grose and his wife Rosemary, of Denton, Texas; daughter, Pat Musburger and her husband Robert, of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Teri Shoemake; granddaughter, Rebecca Shoemake of Kansas City, Missouri; grandson, Kyle Shoemake, United States Navy; and numerous nieces and nephews including Forest "Doc" Pugh of Cabool, Missouri; and Dee Connett and Cecil Howard of Silver City, New Mexico. Lousia was born in Mulvane, Kansas September 29, 1923, the youngest of nine children, all of whom predeceased her. Her family moved to Cabool, Missouri when she was in high school where she met her beloved Burl. They married August 13, 1941 and were apart only when Burl was in the service during World War II and the Koren War. After raising three children, Lousia became active at Schweitzer Methodist Church as director of the nursery. After retiring from that post she continued to care for children in her home until she finally retired at the age of eighty. She was known for her love of children, birds, pets, plants and mystery novels. In lieu of flowers, please hug a child, read a good book, enjoy a bird's song, or make a donation to your local animal shelter in her honor. A memorial service will be held in Schweitzer United Methodist Church at 3 p.m., Friday, February 13. The family will receive friends in the church following the service.