Tennille Jo Meier

Princess Tennille has gone to Heaven, landing in the arms of her Prince Charming Daddy. Tennille Jo Meier, beloved daughter, dog mom and rescuer, health guru, and dedicated friend, passed away too soon on Friday, April 22, 2022. Tennille was born on March 1, 1977, at Medical City Plano (f/k/a Plano General Hospital) to loving parents, Granville “Buddy” Joseph Meier (1944-2006) of Rosebud, Texas, and Pamela Rhea Braswell of Paris, Texas. Tennille and her family regularly attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Plano, Texas, and she was a current member of Hope Fellowship in Frisco, Texas. She graduated from Plano East Senior High in 1995 and was part of the Golden Girls Drill Team and later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1999 with dual Bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Fashion Merchandising, minoring in Economics. Tennille was an active member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority (Social Chair leadership position), participated in the Fashion Board service sorority, and the International Business Society. She returned to Texas Tech after graduation for an additional year of study and became a certified STOTT Pilates® Instructor. Tennille was also a member of the Sirens Dance Squad for the Texas Tornado Hockey League during the 2012-2013 season.

Most notably, Tennille lived her life with a purpose. In her own words, she was a “voice for the voiceless” on behalf of children and dogs. She began dance lessons at the age of two, instilling her passion into the young children at the multiple studios where she taught. Every holiday, she would bring homemade gifts to the tiny dancers she adored. She recently served as Vice President of Mini Mutts Animal Rescue and assisted with multiple other dog rescue organizations.

Tennille was first introduced to Pilates in 2002 when she was recovering from a serious car accident. Being a health advocate, she wanted to avoid relying on medication the rest of her life. She began seeking alternative ways to overcome chronic back pain and found Pilates. Shortly after learning the classical Joseph Pilates method, she was pain free and sold on the value of Pilates. Throughout her advanced training, she was fascinated by the similarities between Pilates and Dance. Tennille’s professional Accomplishments include Personal Private Pilates Trainer to Grammy Award-Winning Artist Sting, multiple professional NFL players and was the Pilates Instructor for the 2008 Regional Dance America Festival.

Tennille is survived by her mother, Pamela (Braswell) Meier; brother, Christopher Michael Meier; uncle, Ricky Braswell (Lisa); uncle, Brett Braswell; uncle, Christopher John “Johnny” Meier (Theresa); uncle, Richard Paul Meier; uncle, Paul Braswell (Janet); aunt, Sandra (Braswell) Freeman (Curtis); uncle, Charles Braswell (Vicky); aunt, Mary Ann (Braswell) Bell (Brad); uncle, Gary Don Braswell; aunt, Cathy Rene Braswell; uncle, Joe Marek (late Nancy (Meier) Marek); and cousins: Robert Braswell, Angela (Meier) Rickerman (husband Mark and children Shelby and Ryan); Toby Meier (wife Carla and children Tyler and Myles), Rick and Roger Meier; Bobby Joe and Stephen Braswell; Michelle, Curtis, Ashley, and Sean Freeman; Sammilynn and Bud Bell; Jeremy, Amy, and Amanda Braswell; Michelle (Freeman) Brazil (husband Jeff and son Brandon);

Stephen Braswell; Tony, Rose Marie, and Heather Meier; Kimberly Marek; Steven Marek (children Emma Joe and Mason); and of course, Tennille’s beloved dogs: Zoe, Toby, Bear, Lyla, Bennie, and Preston.

She is preceded in death by her father, Granville “Buddy” Joseph Meier; uncle, Bobby Joe Braswell; uncle, Edward Meier; aunt, Nancy (Meier) Marek; and her beloved dogs, Tiki and Marley.

A Funeral Service & Celebration of Tennille's Life will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Cottonwood Creek Church, located at 1105 Sam Rayburn Tollway - Allen, Texas 75013.

In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Tennille can be made to some of her favorite organizations:

* The American Wheelchair Mission and Cerebral Palsy Foundation, in honor of her brother, Christopher Michael Meier.

* The American Heart Association, in honor of her late father, Granville “Buddy” Joseph Meier.

* Tales from the Heart and Mini Mutts Animal Rescue

In closing, from the words of Tennille’s favorite actress, Sarah Jessica Parker:

“I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet.”

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TedDickeyFuneral.com for the Meier family.

Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas has charge of arrangements.