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Guy and Carol StLouis
July 27, 2013
Sadly we just learned of Emma Lou's passing. We are so sorry that we were not at her memorial service. She was such a special lady. The last time we saw her she talked alot about our family members that had passed on. I know she will be missed by many. Rest in Peace, sweet Emma Lou.
Jennifer McKelvie
January 30, 2013
I just heard about Emma Lou's passing! I loved her so much! What a lovely talented woman! You will live on in many people's hearts!
Cyndy Zee
January 13, 2013
This world has lost a very special person. I met Emma Lou at my very first rug hooking camp at the Ault's in Shelby, Ohio. The rug she helped me plan hangs in my dining room to this day and will forever be very special to me. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
taken when Emma Lou was living in Hollywood
October 26, 2012
John Lais
October 25, 2012
Dearest Most Precious Mom,
I love you so much, its been so difficult to let you go! I just want to hug you one more time, look into your beautiful eyes and tell you how much you've meant to me. Thank you for your unconditional love. And teaching me about life! Welcome to Heaven!
October 24, 2012
Always with a smile on your face...and a twinkle in your eye. Will miss you, but will always have a special place in my heart for you.
Kathy T
October 24, 2012
We are going to miss you Emma Lou, but the choir of angels are gaining a very special lady. I will always remember your voice and joy of singing. I was very blessed to have been with you at Rhonda's and the rug we planned together has a very special meaning to me. Donna Mixner, Cleveland, Ohio
Jan Peckenpaugh
October 24, 2012
My sympathy and deepest condolences to all of you. I will always cherish the memory of the class I had with her & count myself very fortunate. Her talent, grace & charm will be sorely missed.
October 23, 2012
Johnny and Patrick,
My sympathy to both of you and to your families as you mourn the loss of your mother. I was so glad I got to visit her in KC on a Sunday morning in June 2011, the day after Martha Ann Crum's funeral in Wichita. I got to visit her several times over the years - in Tarzana and KC, and also in Houston where I first met you guys when we were just kids. May God bless you and the memory of your mother. Clarance Smith
Joanne Montgomery
October 23, 2012
What a lady! I will miss hearing "dear heart".
October 22, 2012
I loved you so much Great Lady. Rita
Nora Sternecker
October 22, 2012
It was such a privilege to participate in one of Emma Lou's workshops! What an interesting and delightful lady she was! She will be missed by many! My sympathies to her family. Thank you Emma Lou and God Bless!
Susan Meadows
October 22, 2012
We heard about Emma Lou's passing at the Baa Baa hook-in this past weekend. I felt such a sense of loss, but then as I looked around and saw all the rug hookers...many of whom either learned the art of rug hooking from Emma Lou or knew of her...I realized what a remarkable teacher she was and how much she had influenced so many people with her teaching. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to take class with her. My thoughts are with Emma Lou's family. --Susan Meadows
October 21, 2012
Emma Lou will forever be a part of my life. She taught me rughooking, but so much more about managing life's challenges. She was a wonderful lady.
Sara Spinden, KC and VA
gail smith
October 21, 2012
Emma Lou- you were such an inspiration as an artist and as a person. your spirit will be missed among all who knew you. my time with you at arrow rock and at liberty were some of my favorite memories. God's peace
October 21, 2012
Our condolances to Emma Lou's family. I was a wonderful week that we had with her when she came to our rug hooking store to teach several years ago. When things were just right we could get her to serinade us and the students with some of her very favorite songs. What a voice she had. She will always be part of our success in the rug hooking world.
Sincerely,
Larry & Gloria Ault, Shelby, Ohio
Jill Welsh
October 21, 2012
To Emma Lou's family I send my deepest sympathy. Emma Lou was my teacher at Barb Carroll's workshop and I will always remember her gentle teaching style. She was quite a lady and will be sorely missed.
October 21, 2012
Your influence in the arts will be a permanent memorial. Thank you. My condolences to family and friends.
Bruce Koontz, RN
October 21, 2012
Thank you family and Patrick for the privilege of caring for Mrs. Lais, though briefly. I have been listening to her recordings on Youtube and must say she could really sing a song. God"s speed, Emma Lou, God's speed.
Lindy
October 21, 2012
The rug hooking community has lost a wonderful soul! I never met her face to face, but did talk with her on the phone a few years back. She was such a delight! Thank you so much!
Anne Corazzi
October 21, 2012
You will be missed, but not forgotten.
RIP Emma Lou. Happy rug hooking!
Monika Jones
October 21, 2012
Marg Wilson
October 20, 2012
It's because of Emma Lou that I love to hook rugs. But she taught me so much more than just how to pull loops. She was my teacher at six rug camps and I was always impressed by her quiet dignity. I'll never forget her.
October 20, 2012
Dear Patrick, Renee, Jessica, Michael, Kelly, Johnny & Children,
I am so sorry for your loss! Emma Lou was always so thrilled to be around all of you and was proud to be your Mom & Grandma! I know you will miss her terribly! I am glad that I had the chance to know her and even got to participate in her rug hooking venture. She was a very talented woman!
Keep your great memories close during this difficult time!
Much love,
Kelley Shaw
October 20, 2012
My condolences to Emma Lou's family. She was truly a wonderful lady. I loved hearing her beautiful voice. I have always treasured the hooked ornaments she made for me.
Sally Lowderman (Mesa, Az)
Barbara Carroll
October 20, 2012
I love you Emma Lou - my wonderful friend and mentor. You are very much part of who I am today. I am so happy that Bobbi and I crashed your class, and you became my 1st teacher. Thank you for sharing the stories of your life, they became lessons for me to keep
in my heart. I will always treasure your friendship, Love Barb
Ginny Glover
October 20, 2012
There are so many wonderful memories I have of Emma Lou..she did many rug classes at my house and the room was full of love, music, beautiful rugs and happy women. She taught me so many things; rug hooking was just one of them. I have been blessed to have her as a friend.
Trisha Spillan
October 20, 2012
My deepest condolences to Emma's family. What a treasure she was and she will be greatly missed. Even by those of us who never had the good fortune to meet her in person but learned from her written word. Thank you, Emma Lou, for sharing your genius.
Donald W Thomas Jr
October 20, 2012
Emma Lou, My mama loved you so much, I remember visiting you and John in Ca, we swam in your pool and thought we were big dogs,you were always so sweet to us, thank you for times we had with you and your family, you will truely be missed
Barbara Bonds
October 20, 2012
She was my first "rug camp teacher" - what a lady!!! Rug hooking and Emma Lou will always be synonymous.
Rhonda Manley
October 20, 2012
Rest in peace, Emma Lou. I will never forget all you have taught me and all that we shared. You have been the most inspirational women, in my adult life.
Alice Fraizer
October 20, 2012
What a sweet soul with such a sweet voice! I took classes from her here in Ohio and just loved that woman!!! Peace to her family.
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