Josephine Jo Flater, 94, of Springfield, Mo. died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Primrose Place Nursing Home in Springfield.

Born Oct. 26, 1914, in Werthington, she was the daughter of Henry Lee and Cora (Bays) Slough. She married Harry F. Flater in March of 1935, and he preceded her in death in November of 1998.

Survivors include her daugher, JoAnna Armstrong of Springfield and Susan (husband, Ralph) Fancher of Shelbyville; son, Harry E. "Bus" (wife, Cheryl) Flater of Franklin; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert "Eddie" Flater; four sisters, and two brothers.

Mrs. Flater was a former Shelbyville resident.

She was co-owner of Flater Salads for 36 years.

Mrs. Flater was a member of Hope's Point Baptist Church.

She was known for her new recipes in cooking. She enjoyed sewing and playing the piano for her family singing group the Family Lighthouse Singers; and was a fan of Indiana University, Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St; and from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Hope's Point Baptist Church, 1703 S. Miller Ave.

Funeral serives will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Edwin Mohr officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Shelby County, 110 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176