Eleanor R. Pinson, 81, of De Soto died Feb. 20, 2017, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Mrs. Pinson was a homemaker. Born July 22, 1935, in Bliss, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia “Virgie” (Boyer) Merseal. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph R. “Pal” Pinson.
She is survived by three children: Terry Lee Pinson of Bonne Terre, Richard J. “Rick” Pinson of De Soto and Rob L. Pinson of De Soto; and one sibling: Anna Lee Bequette of Cedar Hill. She was also preceded in death by one sister: Geraldine Merseal; and two brothers: Marvin Merseal and Jerome Merseal.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home at 220 N. Main in De Soto. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, officiated by Deacon Ed Boyer. Burial will be in the NationalCemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.