Nelda Meunier

Nelda F. Meunier 82, of East Alton, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at her home in East Alton surrounded by her family.  She was born February 12, 1937, in Corning Arkansas to James W. and Pearl Rice.  She married Edward Meuiner November 7, 1953 in St. Louis; he preceded her in death on May 20, 1983.

In her free time Nelda loved to dance, she enjoyed crafts, playing bingo and slots.

She is survived by four children, Ed (Charlie) Meunier of LaPlace, LA; Mary Kay (Don) McClothlin of Fort Campbell, KY, James Meunier of East Alton and William Bill Meunier of East Alton; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don (Jody) Rice and Mike (Kathy) Rice of all of Rockford and sister, Naolmi Delaney of Dellwood, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Meunier, and brother, James Rice.

Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at noon at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Burial will follow at New Douglas City Cemetery.

Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com