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making, and decorative arts in her shop and through Adult Education. She was a longtime member of SDP and was one of the founders of the Fiesta City Decorative Painters chapter over 25 years ago. Mary was an active member
in the chapter, having taught a class as recently as June and was active in SDP until her passing. Mary is survived by her husband Butch of 50 years, her three children, Michel (Krista), Burt (Celi) and David (Nicole), and seven grandchildren.
MARY ANN SCHNEIDER
We had to say goodbye to another sweet friend and fellow painter, Mary Ann. It was so unexpected. We will miss Mary Ann’s sweet smile and infectious enthusiasm.
JANE STRATTON
Jane Stratton, a resident of Mayer, Ariz., passed away in April 2018. She was a longtime member of the Let It Be Toled chapter in Prescott, Ariz. Through the years she taught fun and creative classes in our community and to our members. She will be missed.
SUE ANN STRUCKHOFF
Sue Ann Struckhoff, 75, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on September 13, 2018. She was a successful real estate broker, an exceptionally talented artist and president of the Show-Me-Strokes Decorative Painters in Springfield, Mo. Sue loved life and lived it to the fullest! She will be missed by her fellow decorative painter friends in Springfield.
FAYE TERRAY
Faye Terray passed away on April 12, 2018, at the age of 74. She was a charter member and past president of Triad Decorative Painter’s North Carolina Chapter. Faye held several offices on the board of directors over many years and could always be counted on for her support and encouragement to the members. Faye was an enthusiastic artist and excelled in her strokework. Her lovely smile of greeting will be deeply missed.
CONNIE WARNER
We had to say goodbye to a sweet friend in May. Connie was a longtime member of Pride of Texas Decorative Artists and SDP. She was also a past member of other Houston area groups. Connie was our biggest cheerleader and so enjoyed seeing all the beautiful projects painted by our talented members.
HAZEL WICKETT
Hazel Wickett, a longtime member of the Kentuckiana Decorative Artists, passed away February 7, 2018. She was a resident of Louisville, Ky.
A TRIBUTE TO MOLLY DENTON
Written by Ann Kingslan MDA
Every time I see a flamingo, I think of Molly Denton. She regaled us with stories about them and how crafty figures of them would magically appear in her yard and other parts of her house. When she was on the Board, a group of us painted and signed a mobile flamingo to hang above her bed when she had back surgery. Molly was the funniest person I knew (besides my daughter, Mary). I felt that if they partnered, they could be successful at stand-up comedy.
On the serious side, Molly was a dedicated, hard-working SDP President. Her humor often relieved tense situations. Her health problems caused her to put her painting career on hold, but we did try to keep in touch.
She was my student at many seminars, a great painter, leader, and most of all, a good friend. I will miss my flamingo loving friend.
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