Ava Meyer

PATTON, Mo. -- Ava "Lou" Meyer, 78, of Patton died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born Aug. 30, 1925, at Randles, daughter of Fred Lee and Nora Haman Lynn. She and Carl Meyer were married Aug. 8, 1947, in St. Louis.

Meyer retired as a clerk at Kmart. She was a member of Patton United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Wayne Meyer of Everett, Wash.; two sisters, Fran Surlet of Patton, Katheryn Surface of Delta; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a grandchild.

Friends may call at Liley Funeral Home in Patton from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fred Rister officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Patton Cemetery.