Peggy Lee Yount, 64, of Cedar Hill died July 24, 2021. After Ms. Yount achieved sobriety in 1987, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings became a big part of her life. For more than 20 years she became a sponsor to countless people, dedicating herself to them all hours of the day and night in an effort to help them like she had been helped. Born Sept. 26, 1956, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Leon and Janie Maebell (Welker) Yount.
She is survived by three siblings: Steven (Karen) Yount, Pamela (Donald) Swaringim and Paul (Lisa) Yount; four nieces; and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister: Patricia Coffman; and nephew: Steven Yount.
A funeral service was held July 28 at DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, officiated by Pastor Mike Jarvis. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery in Belgrade. Arrangements were under the direction of DeClue Funeral Home.