Peggy Yount

Peggy Lee Yount of Cedar Hill, Missouri, was born on September 26, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of the late Marvin Leon Yount and the late Janie Maebell (Welker) Yount. Peggy passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, having reached the age of sixty-four years, nine months, and twenty-eight days.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her siblings: Steven (Karen) Yount, Pamela (Donald) Swaringim, and Paul (Lisa) Yount; four nieces and two nephews.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Janie Maebell Yount; sister, Patricia Coffman; and nephew, Steven Yount.

After getting sober in approx 1987, AA meetings became a big part of Peggy's life. For over 20 years she became a sponsor to countless people and dedicated herself to them all hours of the day and night. She had a love for them and wanted to help them like she had been helped. She was a blessing to so many people.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 11am to 1 pm at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 E High St, Potosi, MO 63664.

A Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1pm on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Jarvis officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Belgrade, MO.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.