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Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter

Birth	:	26 Jul 1954 Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 2021 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6251200, -91.3671100
Description	:	Lora "Lou" Haley Baxter, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Lou was born in Mount Ayr, IA to Elbert and Anna Bowen Haley. On March 24, 1984 she married Leon Baxter in Fort Madison, IA. Lou went to high school in Mount Ayr and then cosmetology school in Des Moines. She spent several years working at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison and also worked at the Moose Lodge and helped friends out at their salons. She is survived by: her husband, Leon Baxter of... Read More	Lora "Lou" Haley Baxter, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Lou was born in Mount Ayr, IA to Elbert and Anna Bowen Haley. On March 24, 1984 she married Leon Baxter in Fort Madison, IA. Lou went to high school in Mount Ayr and then cosmetology school in Des Moines. She spent several years working at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison and also worked at the Moose Lodge and helped friends out at their salons. She is survived by: her husband, Leon Baxter of Fort Madison, IA her daughter, Annie Meyer of Camdenton, MO and son, AnDrew Baxter of Fort Madison, IA. Her granddaughter, Ella Meyer, 9. Her sister, Cathy (Jerald) Smith. Nephews, Chad and Danny Smith. Sister-in-laws, Jean (Tom) Neuweg and Mary Baxter and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Calvin Meyer. Lou had a love for collecting items like Longaberger Baskets, Isabel Bloom, Jim Shore, and Beanie Babies. She was known by friends and family for her sugar cookies, deviled eggs, coleslaw, and candy making. She was one of a kind with her generosity. If she found out something you liked, she would buy them for you any time she could. She was always getting gifts for friends. She loved boating on the Mississippi and spent a lot of the last summer doing just that. She also spent a lot of time going out with friends at some of her favorite restaurants in the area. Leon and Lou traveled all over for his job and for pleasure. Some of their favorite vacation spots were South Carolina and Florida. When their kids were young, they visited all the states they could, sometimes being gone for weeks at a time. Lou had a sense of adventure that kept her going through many hard times. She loved roller coasters, swimming, and riding bikes. Some of her favorite quotes were, "what's for supper." and "let's party!" Her love and generosity will never be forgotten. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 with the family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Joseph Phung officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Old Settler's Park Association. Online condolences to Lou's family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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Where is Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter's memorial?
Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA.
When did Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter death?
Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter death on 1 Sep 2021 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lora “Lou” Haley Baxter's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6251200
Longitude: -91.3671100

Family Members:

Parent

Elbert LeRoy Haley

(1919 - 2000)

Anna Marie Bowen Haley

(1924 - 1968)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6251200, -91.3671100

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -91.3716965

3. Wilson Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6316986, -91.3946991

4. Elmwood Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6267014, -91.3352966

5. Fort Madison City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6296997, -91.3233032

6. Gethsemane Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.3197021

7. Hyde Grove Family Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6488000, -91.3158000

8. Locust Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680380, -91.3467840

9. Box Grave
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554500, -91.3209000

10. Old Fort Madison Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6299000, -91.3040380

11. Hoffmeister Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6361008, -91.3016968

12. Viele Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6156000, -91.4342830

13. Hillcrest Memorial Park
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6403008, -91.3005981

14. Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6367078, -91.2984834

15. Half Breed Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6196570, -91.4392130

16. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474700, -91.2967400

17. Slack Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6482391, -91.2869263

18. Rudd Family Cemetery
Montrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6071670, -91.4551500

19. Fairview Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6885986, -91.3292007

20. Appanoose Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6035995, -91.2797012

21. Mary Ann Thomas Burial Site
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5570670, -91.3881170

22. Applegate Family Burial Ground
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6285460, -91.4641000

23. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5508003, -91.3608017

24. Nauvoo's Old Cemetery
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5500100, -91.3618500