She is survived by her loving husband of 46-yrs Handy Messer of Clovis and Daughters Liz Ann Lampkin of Clovis and Shirley (Kemet) Stine of Bigfork, MT, sisters Mary (Don) Garner of Clovis and Bonnie Wagers of Pueblo West, CO and, seven grandchildren (Andrew and his wife Michele, Tony, Elizabeth and her husband Stewart, Andriana and Fiance Adam, Geoff and Fiance Mary Kate, Christian and Fiance Trinity and Clara) and five great grandchildren (Justin, Shane, William, Aelish and Luca) numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Great-Nieces and Nephews and a few Great-Great Nieces and Nephews
Stella was a Secretary for 20+ years until she accepted the position of Wife and mother to two young daughters at the age of 40. She would spend the next twenty years raising her two daughters with equal amounts of love and exasperation. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren made the trying teenage years of two daughters all worthwhile. She adored all the grandkids and great grandkids and was especially in love with the newest addition Baby Luca.
“Auntie” Stella was loved by her numerous Nieces, Nephews, & Great Nephews. She spoiled all of the “young’uns” whether with candy, cookies or treats. She was known to “slip a $5” for a good report card and assignment on the down low.
She was “Bumble Bee”, “Sweet Pea” “Short-Stacks”, “Honey Bee” to her soul-mate of 46 years who was her “Country Bumpkin”. Although there were those who tried to steal her heart, she waited until she was 40 to finally say I Do!
She never met a stray cat she didn’t love. She had numerous cats over the years and loved each of them like family. It was like Stella was the female Doctor Doolittle. All cats migrated to her. There was 27 at one time. She knew all of their names.
She left an indelible mark on everyone she met and her loss will be felt for a long time to come.
The family especially wants to thank Crystal Ortiz who has been more than a caregiver, she has become an essential part of our family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Messer family.
