Louise Petra de Klerk

Dear Loving Family of Louise:

Louise and I shared many happy times together with our children. They were close in age and fast friends from the time they met. We also shared the bond of our husbands working for the same law firm. As our children were born in that time (one for me, two for her) we became close friends. We were neighbors also and spent many pleasant afternoons sipping tea and comparing notes on childhood development and opportunities for our children in New Orleans. She was a true friend and I miss her very much.

I´m stunned. I had no idea. I hope she went gently and pain free. Become one with the star dust!

Dear Marieke and Angelique, I am so saddened by the passing of your mom. We became friends shortly before Marieke was born and enjoyed many years of good times with "Gorg". She was beautiful, fun and talented in anything artsy, especially floral arrangements and the handmade smocked dresses that she made for you. I hope you remember that your mother loved you dearly. She tried very hard to be a good mom for you and grandmother...even when she struggled with her breast cancer and life getting tough. Please remember that she tried her best. In my last time talking with Louise last year, we were both reading a book called, "I Heard God Laugh" by Matthew Kelly...so, to my dear old friend- I hope you are now hearing God´s laughter. Rest in Peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Louise's family. She was so very proud of her daughters and grandsons, and her legacy will continue through them. We will miss her phone calls and wonderful spirit.

It is sad to hear of Louise's passing. We were neighbors for a long time and she was a very dedicated mother and wonderful friend. While I have not spoken to Louise since she moved to Destin, we shared many wonderful times with our children.