Emily "Lee" (Stegall) Meier

Emily “Lee” Meier, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre. She was born on Friday, March 31, 1944, in Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elda (Weiss) Stegall; loving husband, James R. Meier; grandson, Nicholas “Nick” Cantu; siblings, Renee “Ovit” Baker and Lynn Tinnin.

Lee was a barber for over 50 years, owning and operating Hairy Canary in Desloge and Magic Hare in Farmington. She loved socializing and being with her family. Lee enjoyed going thrift store shopping, playing bingo and showing Boxers. She was proud of her champion Boxer named Pandora.

Lee is survived by her loving daughter, Cecelia “CeCe” (Cantu) Portell; stepson, Allan Stephens; granddaughter, Danielle Grindstaff and husband Kyle; four great-grandchildren, Gage Cantu, Myah Richter, Parker Cantu and Oviana Grindstaff; sister, Sharon Rentfro and husband Steve along with other family and friends.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until service time of 11:00 AM. With Pastor John Hardin officiating.