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‘Thank you’s. Potholders
have been passed out for
Christmas treats, luncheon
favors, hostess gifts, and
Bible classes. Sacksful have
shown up in doctors’ offices,
church and camp kitchens, or
tucked in wedding gifts. As
they pass from heart to hand,
After graduating from Anton grandchildren and great- While stationed in Italy, an army buddy snapped this picture of Louis
High School in 1946, Louise grandchildren have joined in holding up the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The couple always
enjoyed taking typing and dreamed of returning and 70 years later, she fulfilled that dream.
bookkeeping courses at by presenting them to teachers
business school. and camp counselors, sending symbolize more than a gift, but embody her words of
them across the country and around the world, even to wisdom, encouraging members to compare their lives to
an orphanage in Ukraine. a tangled strand of yarn. Life gets messy and twisted,
but God can weave us back together in a new pattern,
Louise especially finds pleasure in giving a bagful to useful and whole. “You can’t just lie in a drawer; get out
friends recovering from illnesses to share with their there and take the heat!”
caregivers. No visit to Louise’ house is complete unless
you receive a potholder, whether you’re an electrician, a Louise still resides in Anton, in the house that Louis built
plumber, or anyone else. shortly after they married. Drop by for a visit … and
she’ll give you a potholder.
Her most recent passion has included a support
group for parents who have lost children. Potholders

Is proud to call

Louise Boothe our friend!

(806) 997-4351 www.csbanton.com (806) 687-0157
224 Main St | Anton, TX 2401 W Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX

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