Zelma Patchin of Stillwater, OK, and formerly of Lafayette, LA, died in the  fall of 2000 at the age of 91. Zelma was a Charter Member of SLI and helped stage the first iris show held in Lafayette.

She also directed the groups of USL students that organized and served refreshments at the iris shows during the early years.

Zelma attended our 50th Anniversary meeting in 1991.