Eulalah married Robert Overmeyer on February 25, 1932 in Lucas County Ohio.
She is survived by one daughter Sarah L. Predeceased by her husband Robert, and her parents Manderville Redding and Bessie Rust Redding.
In the 1950 census Eulalah was the manager of a record store while living in Metamora, Fulton County Ohio with her husband and daughter. Her husband Robert was managing a hatchery at the time.
In a Washington Post article in 1980 Eulalah was asked how she felt about requests by family members of the deceased to substitute charitable contributions for flowers. Her response was simply, "It's like putting a knife in my heart, cutting my throat," said Overmeyer. She's not against charitable contributions, but no funeral, she thinks, should be without flowers. Eulalah had a special relationship with flowers. Please leave them for her when you visit.
Eulogized below by Find a Graver James Wade Bishop
EULALAH OVERMEYER, A.A.F., A.I.F.D., was an International Celebrity in the floral community and recognized by her many friends and business associates as "THE FIRST LADY OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY" ... renowned for her expertise and creativity in floral design, she appeared as designer and commentator on design panels and seminars around he world.
She was a sr. VP for Industry Relations at TELEFLORA, and AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES; She was instrumental in many innovative programs in floral design and the International marketing of flowers; A founding member and President of A.I.F.D.,(American Institute of Floral Design) The "EULALAH OVERMEYER FOUNDATION" was established by AIFD in her honor to provide Scholarships for the education of young florists. She is recognized for her contribution and efforts in founding the AFS Education Center in Oklahoma City. (Now the Teleflora Education Center)
Most of all, Eulalah is remembered for her magnificent elegance. She carried herself with great dignity and class and yet would always make the most humble person around her feel so very important.
THIS LADY WAS A STAR !!!! Unforgettable
She is survived by one daughter Sarah L. Predeceased by her husband Robert, and her parents Manderville Redding and Bessie Rust Redding.
In the 1950 census Eulalah was the manager of a record store while living in Metamora, Fulton County Ohio with her husband and daughter. Her husband Robert was managing a hatchery at the time.
In a Washington Post article in 1980 Eulalah was asked how she felt about requests by family members of the deceased to substitute charitable contributions for flowers. Her response was simply, "It's like putting a knife in my heart, cutting my throat," said Overmeyer. She's not against charitable contributions, but no funeral, she thinks, should be without flowers. Eulalah had a special relationship with flowers. Please leave them for her when you visit.
Eulogized below by Find a Graver James Wade Bishop
EULALAH OVERMEYER, A.A.F., A.I.F.D., was an International Celebrity in the floral community and recognized by her many friends and business associates as "THE FIRST LADY OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY" ... renowned for her expertise and creativity in floral design, she appeared as designer and commentator on design panels and seminars around he world.
She was a sr. VP for Industry Relations at TELEFLORA, and AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES; She was instrumental in many innovative programs in floral design and the International marketing of flowers; A founding member and President of A.I.F.D.,(American Institute of Floral Design) The "EULALAH OVERMEYER FOUNDATION" was established by AIFD in her honor to provide Scholarships for the education of young florists. She is recognized for her contribution and efforts in founding the AFS Education Center in Oklahoma City. (Now the Teleflora Education Center)
Most of all, Eulalah is remembered for her magnificent elegance. She carried herself with great dignity and class and yet would always make the most humble person around her feel so very important.
THIS LADY WAS A STAR !!!! Unforgettable
Eulalah married Robert Overmeyer on February 25, 1932 in Lucas County Ohio.
She is survived by one daughter Sarah L. Predeceased by her husband Robert, and her parents Manderville Redding and Bessie Rust Redding.
In the 1950 census Eulalah was the manager of a record store while living in Metamora, Fulton County Ohio with her husband and daughter. Her husband Robert was managing a hatchery at the time.
In a Washington Post article in 1980 Eulalah was asked how she felt about requests by family members of the deceased to substitute charitable contributions for flowers. Her response was simply, "It's like putting a knife in my heart, cutting my throat," said Overmeyer. She's not against charitable contributions, but no funeral, she thinks, should be without flowers. Eulalah had a special relationship with flowers. Please leave them for her when you visit.
Eulogized below by Find a Graver James Wade Bishop
EULALAH OVERMEYER, A.A.F., A.I.F.D., was an International Celebrity in the floral community and recognized by her many friends and business associates as "THE FIRST LADY OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY" ... renowned for her expertise and creativity in floral design, she appeared as designer and commentator on design panels and seminars around he world.
She was a sr. VP for Industry Relations at TELEFLORA, and AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES; She was instrumental in many innovative programs in floral design and the International marketing of flowers; A founding member and President of A.I.F.D.,(American Institute of Floral Design) The "EULALAH OVERMEYER FOUNDATION" was established by AIFD in her honor to provide Scholarships for the education of young florists. She is recognized for her contribution and efforts in founding the AFS Education Center in Oklahoma City. (Now the Teleflora Education Center)
Most of all, Eulalah is remembered for her magnificent elegance. She carried herself with great dignity and class and yet would always make the most humble person around her feel so very important.
THIS LADY WAS A STAR !!!! Unforgettable
She is survived by one daughter Sarah L. Predeceased by her husband Robert, and her parents Manderville Redding and Bessie Rust Redding.
In the 1950 census Eulalah was the manager of a record store while living in Metamora, Fulton County Ohio with her husband and daughter. Her husband Robert was managing a hatchery at the time.
In a Washington Post article in 1980 Eulalah was asked how she felt about requests by family members of the deceased to substitute charitable contributions for flowers. Her response was simply, "It's like putting a knife in my heart, cutting my throat," said Overmeyer. She's not against charitable contributions, but no funeral, she thinks, should be without flowers. Eulalah had a special relationship with flowers. Please leave them for her when you visit.
Eulogized below by Find a Graver James Wade Bishop
EULALAH OVERMEYER, A.A.F., A.I.F.D., was an International Celebrity in the floral community and recognized by her many friends and business associates as "THE FIRST LADY OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY" ... renowned for her expertise and creativity in floral design, she appeared as designer and commentator on design panels and seminars around he world.
She was a sr. VP for Industry Relations at TELEFLORA, and AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES; She was instrumental in many innovative programs in floral design and the International marketing of flowers; A founding member and President of A.I.F.D.,(American Institute of Floral Design) The "EULALAH OVERMEYER FOUNDATION" was established by AIFD in her honor to provide Scholarships for the education of young florists. She is recognized for her contribution and efforts in founding the AFS Education Center in Oklahoma City. (Now the Teleflora Education Center)
Most of all, Eulalah is remembered for her magnificent elegance. She carried herself with great dignity and class and yet would always make the most humble person around her feel so very important.
THIS LADY WAS A STAR !!!! Unforgettable
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