Ardyth L. Leady (Love)
Ardyth L. Leady (Love) passed away at Mercy South Hospital on February 24, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on November 15, 1940. The daughter of the late Fred Love and Bessie (Wright ) Love.
She is preceded in death by her former husband Robert Leady, brother Kevin Love (Sherry), sister Genelle Laird (Linn), and brother Bruce Love (CeCe).
She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Michele (Bill) Mohr, grandson Anthony (Christina) Asher, niece and daughter in her heart Stephanie Powers (Aimee Anglin), special “daughter” Diane Knutson (Eric), sister Juanita (late Donald) Finn, sister Teresa Powers, and brother Fred Love, as well as nieces and nephews: Lisa (Rick) Goolsby, Kimbery Laird, Jennifer (Michael) Bassett, Julia and Nick Love, and Trip Powers, and great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by countless friends and former colleagues.
Ardyth loved spending time with her family. Her grandson Tony (Anthony) was her pride and joy. She enjoyed painting and traveling. and listening to live music and dancing in her younger years. She loved Paul Newman. Most of all, she loved helping people and making them feel loved and valued.
Ardyth worked for many years in relocation for Ralston Purina and Ralcorp Holdings. She was a loved and respected member of the relocation community. She also spent a few years working part time in real estate. She worked part-time at Hampton MRI after retiring from Ralcorp/Ralston Purina after 45 years.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at St. Louis Cremation 2135 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Heart Association.
She was a delightful person. Thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent together. She loved her family and as I discovered they loved her. She will be in our thoughts and prayers as well as her family
Dave & Linda Mihanovich
Julia, Nick, and I loved Aunt Party.
Ardyth was my client when I provided space planning and interior design services for Ralcorp Holdings from 1995 until she retired. In addition to her duties as relocation specialist for transfers, she had the thankless job of overseeing many office reconfigurations, all of which she managed with great finesse and a whole lot of waggish humor. We continued to see each other after her retirement for brunches several times a year, and I will miss her company, friendship and laughter.
The oldest of seven siblings, Ardyth mothered all of us. My head and heart are full of memories of her styling my hair, sewing clothes for my dolls, helping me learn tell time (No digital clocks for us in the olden days), buying our family’s first stereo and sharing music with us (South Pacific, West Side Story, etc.), buying treats for us, cooking for the family, sunbathing with baby oil and iodine) and furnishing her first apartment, and so many more.
Gracious lady with a wonderful smile. Ardy was a joy to work with. She helped numerous co- workers at Purina/Ralcorp when we were transferred. Made moving easier with her knowledge and attention to detail. She was able to take the stress away during moving. She will be missed.
Jeff Bentel
Dear Michele,
This is Diane “Mert” Albers and I don’t know if you remember me, but I worked with your mom at Ralston Purina in the relocation department. I remember that you and Tony have always been her whole world. I haven’t seen your mom in a long time but we kept in touch with Christmas cards and emails on birthdays. I wish you peace and wonderful memories of your mom.
Love and Prayers to you and your family.