Louise Gregory, 83, of Poteau, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2004. She was born Dec. 14, 1920 at Fairview to Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hale. She was a retired teacher after 35 years. She attended Fairview School for eight years and high school in Poteau, graduated in 1940 and attended Eastern State College in Wilburton and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. She was married to Norman Gregory in 1946. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau, the Poteau Flower & Garden Club, OEA, Retired Teachers and a Charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa National Honorary Teachers Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her husband in March 4, 1992.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy Miller and Renee and Dale Fout, both of Poteau; three grandchildren, Lisa Miller, Tiffany Fout and Justin Fout; one brother, W.B. Hale, two sisters, Lucille Gregory and Kathleen Hale; a former son-in-law, Louis Miller of Tulsa; other relatives and loved ones; and many beloved friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at the First Baptist Church of Poteau with the Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.