Mary Lou Thom, 85, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away April 15, 2017.Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 24, 2017, at Pines Memorial Gardens in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edna Marlatt; brothers, Freddy and Bobby Marlatt; and grandson, Aaron Fallin.Survivors include her son, Steve Smith (Becky) of Mountain Grove, MO; daughter, Stephanie Smith of Calhoun, LA; grandsons: Jared Fallin and Kaleb Brown; great grandchildren: Madison, Aaron, and Hannah; numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.Condolences may be left in Mary Lou's online guestbook at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.