Lou Ann Mosley, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 24, 2014 surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was married to Horace Wilson Mosley on May 14, 1948 and they were able to celebrate over 50 years together until his death in December 1998. Her hope was to be remembered as a loving and deeply devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She accomplished this and so much more. Her diminutive size did not reflect her huge heart and her ability to connect with everybody she met. She had an impact and influence on everyone she came in contact with. She loved flowers and birds, especially roses, Lilies of the Valley, cardinals and hummingbirds, antiques, the ballet, knowledge and learning. She had lifelong friendships that she nurtured, cherished and valued immensely. Her happiest times were when she was surrounded by her family. Her cherished memories were family gatherings during the holidays, especially Christmas, a time of sharing stories, playing games, and a house filled with love and laughter.
She was born to parents Ethelbert and Mabel Claypool on August 22, 1920, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Prior to becoming a homemaker, she worked as executive secretary for Oklahoma A&M from 1942-1948 and then 2 ½ years in Oklahoma City for CPA firm Wolf & Company.
She was a member of the alumni association of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and Johanson Acres Garden Club. She actively supported and was involved in MacArthur, Whitney and Nathan Hale schools and community groups. Her love for children led her to become a remarkable substitute teacher as well as a private tutor for many children. Her home of 59 years was a second home to her sons' friends and many other students. They were always welcomed and felt at home when there.
Lou Ann attended elementary school in Chicago, Illinois and high schools in Chicago, Illinois and Hammond, Louisiana. She graduated from All Saints Episcopal College in Vicksburg, Mississippi in June 1938. She graduated from Oklahoma A&M College – now Oklahoma State University in 1942 with honors and special mention in Foreign Languages Spanish and French. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Mortar Board and served in several other college organizations.
Survived by 2 sons: Steven, wife Sheryl of Little Rock, Arkansas, Gregory, wife Carolyn, of Owasso. Proud Grandmother of 5 grandsons: Robert, wife April of Edmond, Brandon of Springdale, Arkansas, Ryan, wife Amira of Houston, Texas, James and Brent of Owasso. Great grandsons: Jacoby and Ethan of Edmond. Close family members: Tom Harrison (Janet) their children Scott, June, and Natalie of Houston, Texas, Marcia Taylor (David) their son Matthew of Dallas, Texas, and Tom Mosley and his son Ryan of San Antonio, Texas.
Lou Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Horace W. Mosley, sisters, Dorothy Claypool, Lynn Harrison and brother-in-law Chuck Harrison.
The family thanks all the wonderful caregivers who supported her recently and special thanks to the ICU staff at St. Johns hospital. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up to fund continued research in finding a cure for Alzheimer's. Donations can be made by calling 1-800-272-3900 or online at www.alz.org < http://www.alz.org > to tribute name "Lou Ann Mosley".
The family will host a visitation from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday, at Moore's Rosewood Chapel, 2570 S. Harvard July 27, 2014 with graveside services on Monday July 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5111 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, OK.