Gwendolyn Sue Flatt

PARK HILLS - Gwendolyn Sue Flatt of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at her residence at the age of 56 years. She was born January 10, 1957 at Bonne Terre daughter of the late Marcus William and Mary Lela (Barton) McCarron. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Aaron Flatt, two brothers Michael & Lindell McCarron and a sister Norma Stivers. Gwen worked several years for the Post Office at Irondale, and at several local convenience stores, always in customer service and was known for her ability to connect with people. She was also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a very spiritual and devoted Christian. She was a member of Lodge #2583 Mineral Area B.P.O.E. Ladies Axillary. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her including her husband Bennett D. Flatt of Park Hills, daughters, Dala Joy (Jason) Billingsley of Marshall, IL, Kerri Ann Flatt of Swansea, IL, son Bryan (Amy) Flatt of Park Hills, sisters Marsha (Ronnie) Storie of Lebanon,and Katy (Jim) Spear of Kokomo, IN, brother Bob (Judy) Koch of St. Charles, an aunt & uncle Charles and Ruth Ann Benoist of Bonne Terre, grandchildren: Emily and Kari Sue Billingsley, Zanney Hanna, and Wade Flatt, mother and father-in-law Ben and Betty Flatt of St. Ann and numerous other relatives and friends. Per Gwen's request her body was gifted to the MedCure Foundation for the advancement of scientific research. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Preferred Hospice of Missouri. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Share your memories and leave condolences online at cozeanfuneralhome.com.