Laquita Mcculloch

            Laquita McCulloch, 85, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis.  She was born January 2, 1933 in Bee Branch, AR, to the late H.H. and Glenna (Halbrook) Guiling.  Laquita graduated from Diehlstadt High School and continued her education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in teaching.  She later graduated with her Master’s degree in Library Science at Ole Miss and retired after 31 years with the majority of her career as a Librarian at North County High School.  Laquita was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ and served on the Desloge Library Board for several years.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, LaDora Quertermous and brother, Forrest Guiling. 

            Laquita is survived by her sons, John McCulloch, Jr. of Jefferson City and fiancé Malinda Christiansen, and Steve McCulloch of Aurora; grandchildren, Shawn McCulloch, Casey (Aaron) Wilson, Lauren Christiansen McCulloch, Cassie (Adam) Baker, Josh McCulloch, Lane McCulloch; great-grandchildren, Laney and Race McCulloch, Jude, Samuel, and Elijah Wilson, Brennen and Collins Baker; sister, Shelby Hurley; several nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of friends, also survive.

            Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, February 23, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  The service will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel in Desloge, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Travis Quetermous officiating assisted by Bernie Crum.  Interment will be held at Forrest Hills Memorial Gardens  in Morley at 3:00 PM.  Memorials may be directed to the Flat River Church of Christ.