The beloved wife of the late Forrest Messel; dear mother of Sharon (Jim) Mantia, Robert (Rochelle) Messel, and Scott (Becky) Messel; darling grandmother of Jennifer (Dave) Bennett, Jill (Anthony) DeStefano, Janelle Messel, Sarah (Rayme) Vinson, Katie Mantia, Noah Messel, Matthew Messel, Michael Mantia, and Mary Beth Messel; precious great-grandmother of Atticus, Isabella, and Connor; much-loved sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and faithful friend. She was a remarkable woman whose life was a testimony of her faith and she was a blessing to many.
Services: Wed., Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa St., St. Louis, Mo., 63109 with burial in St. Paul Churchyard. Visitation Tues., Dec. 18 from 4-8 p.m. at Hoffmeister. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
