The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Louise.

Hi, my name is Nicky and I am Maree's close family friend from WA. I have known Louise, or Lou-Lou, as she was affectionately called, since I first met her at our house in Willetton when we were kids.

Lou-Lou's weekly visits with Maree to our house usually involved Maree sitting with our Mother, Jane and Richard, when he wasn't at work, and having a yarn about some of her experiences with Lou-Lou over a cup of tea. All the while Maree would look over at Lou-Lou and smile and laugh to show her that she was included. It was crystal clear to see that Lou-Lou enjoyed this and loved being with us all and was a very social person.

Lou-Lou had a great sense of humour and would laugh and smile, make eye contact and gesture when communicating with us. Although communication was limited, she spoke in brief sentences to connect with us and it was pretty obvious that she understood what we were saying as she answered our questions to the best of her ability.
Lou-Lou's antics were funny. She would go off to the toilet and let Maree know that's where she was going but some time on the way back from the bathroom she would get side tracked and pick up something she liked the look of, like a tv remote, and stow it away in her bag which she always carried along with her soft toy named "Big Ted".

Lou-Lou gifted us laughter with these little things that may have seemed a bit annoying at the time, but they were largely amusing and endeared her to us. We enjoyed and looked forward to having Maree and Lou-Lou over, and our life is so much the richer for having these memories. They provide us with a much needed understanding for what it's like to live in this world with the extra challenges that Maree and Lou-Lou faced together. It was eye opening and humbling because not all the experiences that Maree shared were funny and so Lou-Lou's gift to our family was also humility.

Everybody, whether we like it or not is conditioned by society, advertising and so forth, to be made to think that we are not good enough, or don't have enough and so the endless list goes on. Lou-Lou's presence in our lives taught us that it was important that we stopped thinking only of ourselves and learn to appreciate and care about the significant difficulties some people go through. Lou-Lou took us away from our heads and into our hearts and that's probably Lou-Lou's most important gift of all even though I may not have realised it as a child.

We were grieved and shocked to learn of Lou-Lou's sudden passing but I believe that Lou is in heaven now with spirit providing her love. I also think that the soul chooses its journey before it enters this world which makes Lou-Lou's soul an especially brave one.

I like to imagine Lou is with Jane and her other loving relatives and friends who have also passed over and that they are watching us now as we celebrate her life together.

My deepest sympathy to Maree and all Louise's family. Thinking of you all today.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Maree, Joanne, Narelle and families at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Louise is now at peace and in no pain. R.I.P my dear neice.

Thinking of you all at this sad timexx

Maree, Joanne & Narelle - I was so sad when I heard of the passing of Lou - your beautiful daughter & sister. She was truly one of a kind—her bold character could light up any room, and she always had a way of making people chuckle.

One of my favourite memories of Lou takes me back to 1989 when she came to visit me at my gymnastics competition at our training camp in WA. She was beyond excited, and she arrived with a very special gift—a Bible and a roll of toilet paper. She was so proud of herself. That gift brought me luck—I came 2nd in Australia in that comp, and I have no doubt that Lou’s faith in me played a big part in it! Thanks Lou 🧡

Lou, you will be deeply missed by everyone lucky enough to have met you, known you, and loved you. I can just see Earle Peck taking you under his skinny arm wing, and the two of you already getting up to some mischief. Fly high 🕊🕊

Thinking of you all and sending love

Megsy

Our Sincere Condolences to Maree, Joanne, and Narelle on the passing of Louise. Our thoughts are with you at this time. ❤️

Sincere Condolences to Maree and all the family on the passing of Louise. Our thoughts are with you ❤️