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The Life of MARY LOUISE POINDEXTER

After a long and very full life, Louise passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. Born Mary Louise Frederick in Des Moines, Iowa on July 5, 1916, she was the daughter of Roy William Frederick and Edna June Bishop. In January, 1935, Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. On July 25, 1937, she married William Bernard O''Brien until his death in 1966. In 1973, Louise married Keith H. Poindexter. In 1979 Louise retired from the Federal Home Loan. Over the years Louise collected stamps, miniature bells, and "Depression" glass; after retiring, she and Keith enjoyed attending garage and estate sales and collecting antiques. Louise loved her family, had a good sense of humor, and had a great smile! Louise leaves many to celebrate her life – daughter, Judy (Myron) Millsap; son, Dennis (Linda) O''Brien; grandson, Brian (Sheri) Millsap; granddaughter, Marcie Millsap; granddaughter, Maureen O''Brien; grandson, John O''Brien; great-grandsons, Jake and Zach Millsap; sister, Gwen (Bruce) Meggison ;and nieces, nephews, friends, acquaintances, and extended family. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2013, at Hamilton''s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

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