Vonceil Messer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vonceil Marie Messer “Ginger”, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Waters of Robertson Nursing Care Center in Springfield, Tennessee. Vonceil was born August 2, 1931, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a 1948 graduate of Northeast High School. She worked with the Federal Government, Department of Agriculture and the Social Security Administration until she retired in 1996. Ginger truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures chatting with friends and family, offering a helpful hand wherever she could, and spending time with her family. Ginger is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Ruth Boden Nolan, and her daughter, Shirley Messer. She survived by her son, Keith Messer of Nashville; daughter, Mary Messer O’Brien of Phoenix, Az; and grandchildren, Michael & Madilyn Messer and Bailey & Jacob O’Brien. There are so many friends, family, and others, whose lives she has touched. A private inurnment service will be held in Kansas City at Ginger’s request. For those wanting to pay tribute to Ginger, instead of flowers or gifts, please make your donations to the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org This organization is an example of her dedication to help those struggling with cancer. Ginger was an avid supporter and recipient of services from this organization. Please give back and pay it forward. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

Vonceil Messer

August 2, 1931 - June 1, 2022