Ora E. Krause, age 91, of Apollo Beach passed away Thursday evening, September 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Olin. She resided in Flint, Michigan before coming to Apollo Beach in 1987. She is survived by her loving family of three sons and two daughters. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her beautiful life left a legacy that will warm our hearts with every memory. Ora loved oil painting and water colors. She often made her own greeting cards and felt that it was her ministry sending words of encouragement to others. She was a member of South Shore Methodist Church and had a great love for her Lord and the people she worshiped with. She was a very gracious lady even in her year of suffering with cancer. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 8, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Caribbean Isles Club House 405 Elsberry Road Apollo Beach. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to LifePath Hospice 3725 Upper Creek Dr. Ruskin, FL 33572, The Gideon's International P.O. 140800 Nashville, Tenn. 37214, or Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL 2002 N. Florida Ave 33602.