Mary Lou West (nee Woolsey), 81, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Steelville, MO passed away April 8, 2009 in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 15, 1927 in Steelville, MO to John and Irma Woolsey. She married Norman B. West who preceded her in death. Mary Lou was a bookkeeper in the family business for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed going back to Steelville to see her siblings whenever possible. She will be sadly missed by her son, Larry West and wife Kathleen of Kirkwood, MO; three grandchildren, Collen, Chris and Kyle West; one sister, Shirley Scowden of Steelville, MO; one brother, John Dale Woolsey of Steelville, MO; other relatives and friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Norman B. West. Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009 at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood, MO. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Barnicle Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Bud Sanders officiating. Interment was in the Barnicle Chapel Cemetery in Steelville, MO. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.