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1969

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2015

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Leigh Hofmeister Obituary

Leigh Ann Hofmeister, nee Gay, 46, St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in St. Clair, surrounded by the love of her family.

Leigh Ann was born Jan. 4, 1969, in Washington, the daughter of David Eugene Gay and wife Linda Sue, nee Rogers. As a young woman, she was united in marriage and blessed to have one daughter. In later years, she was married and two children were born of this union. Three years ago, she was blessed to have another daughter.

Leigh Ann was a Christian and member of Friendship Baptist Church, St. Clair. She was a nail technician by trade, but made caring for her home and family her career in life. She enjoyed many hobbies and interests during her life, but especially liked to go boating. Leigh Ann loved music and liked singing rock music. She was an avid reader and encouraged her children to read. Nothing made Leigh Ann happier than being a mom, and she was happiest when she was spending time with her children.

Leigh Ann is survived by three children, Gavin and Ellyce Hofmeister, both of St. Clair, and Leila Short, St. Clair; her parents, Sue Hiatt, St. Clair, and David Gay and wife Marcia, Defiance; one brother, Mark Gay and wife Ruth, St. Clair; four step-siblings, Angela Allen and husband Scott, and Tina Brocke, all of Defiance, Shona Scott and husband Mike, St. Louis, and Branden Hiatt, Olympia, Wash.; one grandson, Kyle Williams, Cuba, Mo.; her son-in-law, Daniel Williams, Cuba, Mo.; her former husband, Craig Hofmeister, St. Clair; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.

Leigh Ann was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hansel-Williams; and her stepfather, Don Hiatt.

A funeral service was held at noon Saturday, April 11, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with the Rev. Johnny Dover officiating.

Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Missourian on Apr. 15, 2015.

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