Former Claremore mayor dies

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February 11, 2013

Former Claremore mayor dies

Tom Fink Staff Writer The Claremore Daily Progress Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:21 AM CST

CLAREMORE — Former Claremore City Council member, mayor, businesswoman and longtime Claremore goodwill ambassador Flo Guthrie has died.

According to a spokesperson from Rice Funeral Service, Guthrie passed away early Monday morning at the age of 70. Funeral arrangements are still being made.

Full story about Guthrie’s passing and funeral information will appear in the next print edition of the Claremore Daily Progress.com

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