June 14, 1935 — May 23, 2013
Louise always carried a tiny pouch with a mustard seed in it to remind her that was all she needed.
This, along with many other life lessons, we learned as taught to us by “Louise.”
Louise D. Austin was a woman of remarkable strength and warmth. She lived her life with a quiet determination, working hard every day to provide and build a life for her family. She raised her daughter Catherine with devotion and love, pouring into her the values, grit, and grace that would shape who Catherine became.
Anyone who spent time with Louise knew right away — she had a way of seeing things that was entirely her own. Her perspective was sharp, honest, and often exactly what you needed to hear. You could sit with Louise, share what you were going through, and walk away with advice that actually worked. She had that gift.
Her faith ran deep. Louise carried a strong, unwavering relationship with God that anchored everything she did. It was in the way she spoke, the way she carried herself, and the way she loved the people around her. That tiny mustard seed she kept close was more than a symbol — it was how she lived.
And she could cook. Louise was an exceptional cook, filling her kitchen with the kind of meals that brought people together and made a house feel like home. It's a gift she passed down to Catherine, who carries that tradition forward with the same love and skill.
Louise was personable, genuine, and unforgettable. Her legacy lives on in every life she touched, every lesson she taught, and in the daughter who carries her spirit forward.
A life captured in love

A MOTHER'S LOVE
Louise and her baby girl, Catherine. From the very start, the bond between mother and daughter was unbreakable. Louise poured her heart, her wisdom, and her strength into raising Catherine — and it shows in every part of who Catherine is today.
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