Daughters of Murdered South Tampa Designer Hope to Honor Her

The daughters of a South Tampa woman who was murdered in Thailand earlier this year are asking for the public's help in honoring her memory, ABC Action News reports.

Wendy Albano, 51, a prominent interior designer, in February. A business partner suspected by the familiy and authorities in the crime has reportedly fled back to his native India.

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has , but there have been few leads in the case, ABC reports.

Albano's daughters Lauren, a college senior, and Jenny, a recent law school graduate, are now hoping to raise $100,000 over the next four years to name the feral cat patio at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay's new Animal Health Center in their mother's honor.

Wendy Albano was a cat lover and had seven of them, the news station reports.

"I miss my mother and have so many wonderful memories of her, being around these kitties bring back all those pleasant memories," Lauren told the station.

The women have started a website, wendyskittyfund.com, and a Facebook page where you can learn more information and how to help.