December 4, 2005

Louise Willard

Louise M. Willard, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1911, in Perryville, Mo., daughter of Joseph and Mary Puyer Miget. Willard grew up in Perryville and Cape Girardeau. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral, the owner of the Blue Moon Bar in Oran, Mo., and was a well-known seamstress and tailor for many years...

Louise M. Willard, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at her home.

She was born Feb. 10, 1911, in Perryville, Mo., daughter of Joseph and Mary Puyer Miget.

Willard grew up in Perryville and Cape Girardeau. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral, the owner of the Blue Moon Bar in Oran, Mo., and was a well-known seamstress and tailor for many years.

Survivors include five sons, Troy and Reese Batterton of Lakeland, Fla., Charles Batterton of St. Louis, Evan and Drake Batterton of Cape Girardeau; three daughters, Shari Williams of Cape Girardeau, Sarah Felty of St. Louis and Heather Roberts of Decatur, Ill.

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She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, two daughters, four brothers and eight sisters.

Visitation and funeral are private.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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