Louise Billa (Radford) Myers

Louise Billa Myers, daughter of the late Maude Belle Radford, was born April 22, 1928 in Manes, Missouri where she grew up and attended school; graduating from Competition High School. Louise began her career teaching the lower grades at Crossroads school during the winter after she graduated. She then furthered her education by attending Southwest Baptist College now known as, Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Louise was united in marriage to Ivan Myers on April 28, 1947 in Lebanon, Missouri sharing nearly 18 years together before his passing on Feb. 12, 1965. Louise then married Luther Myers on July 8, 1968 in Lebanon, Missouri until his passing in July of 1992. After Ivan and Louise were married Louise was busy for the next eighteen years raising seven children. After Ivan's death, she worked at Waynesville Hospital until the family moved to a farm on N Highway. After Louise married Luther they worked the family farm together until his passing all the while working for H.D. Lee until she found her true vocation, teaching Home Start. After retirement Louise worked for Green Thumb however, her most rewarding work was taking care of her family. Louise was proud of her children and loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandkids. Louise was a lady of many talents and enjoyed canning, cooking, quilting, collecting poetry, flower gardening, and taking care of her little dog, Ebony. Louise was an active participant in the Four Seasons Garden Club, the Empowering Women’s group of Richland and Stoutland Baptist Church where she attend faithfully until her health began to fail; she then began attending Grace Baptist Church in Richland. Louise made a profession of faith as a young woman and followed in baptism. She was a member of Stoutland Baptist Church in Stoutland, Missouri. Louise loved singing in the church choir and would often sing specials. She enjoyed studying her Bible and could be found jotting down notes. Louise was a wonderful Christian lady. On the evening of Wednesday, November 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, God called Louise home having attained the age of 88 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Louise is preceded in death by her mother, Maude Herrington, her foster mother, Pearl Dougan, two husbands, Ivan and Luther Myers, one daughter, Melissa Baldwin and one son, Donald Myers and one granddaughter, Ellen Kathleen Workman and one great grandson, Kyle Baldwin. Louise is survived by her loving children: Iva Nell Workman (Coy) of Richland, MO, Bruce Myers (Linda) of Waynesville, MO, Kevin Myers of Lebanon, MO, Keith Myers of Waynesville, MO, Mac Myers (Beth) of Richland, MO; son-in-law: David Baldwin of Eldon, MO; Donna Woodman (Jack) of Springfield, MO, Diantha Burks (Larry) of Springfield, MO, Glenda Findley (Jerry) of Springfield, MO, Norma Marlay (Bob) of Springfield, MO; one sister: Sue Brisbois of Lebanon, MO; special friend, Bill Jones of Richland, MO; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Though Louise will be missed here in this life; we all can rejoice in knowing she is safely in the arms of her Lord and Savior until we meet again. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2016 in the Stoutland Baptist Church, Stoutland, Missouri with Pastor Eddie Brandt and Pastor Doug Goodwin officiating. Duo, Judy Pierce and Celisa Harris sang “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Louise’s beloved grandsons served as escorts. Honorary escorts included Larry Baranowski, Gary McClure, Jim Brown and Ralph Butteris. Burial followed in Crossroads Cemetery, near Richland, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Louise Myers to the Stoutland Baptist Church and may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com.

Louise Billa (Radford) Myers

April 22, 1928 - November 2, 2016