The National Costumers Association extends its deepest condolences to board member Gene Flaharty and his family on the the passing of his wife, Lyn. Lyn was injured in a fall before Christmas, and passed away on January 1. Here is Gene's Facebook post:
Lyn passed away on Jan 1 at 8:13 pm. She was the love of my life for 38 years. We are having a celebration of life service on Jan 18 at 3 pm at the Cornerstone Community of Christ Congregation, 1316 S. Osage, Independence, MO 64055. She brought so much light and laughter into our life and will be remembered and missed.
Here is a link to Lyn's obituary: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/examiner/obituary.aspx?n=roberta-lynette-flaharty&pid=194934210&fhid=4640