Leota Hoffmann

Leota Mae Hoffmann, of Hot Springs Village, AR, (formerly of St. Louis, Missouri) passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the age of 77.  “Lee”, as she was affectionately known, was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 19, 1939 to Harland West of High Ridge, MO and Jennie Steffen, unknown.  In 1950, she was adopted by her parents, Joseph Franklin Stotlar and Goldia Mae Stotlar, both of Hancock County, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her half-brother Jack Tucker of Sacramento, CA.

Lee was a devoted mother and would sacrifice anything for her children.  Lee had a great love for life and she loved to laugh – her laugh was infectious.  She lived life on her terms and left us all with many wonderful memories.  She enjoyed St. Louis Blues hockey and she loved to bowl, play Bingo and to play the slots at “the boat” and in Las Vegas.  And she loved her little dog, Ranger, who brought her great joy and comfort.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Joseph Hoffmann of Hot Springs Village, AR; brother Alfred Stotlar (Donna) of Pleasant Hope, MO; half-brother Harold West of High Ridge, MO, half-sister Judy Roam of Springdale, AR, sister-in-law Martha Tucker of Roseville, CA; daughter Deborah Jolliff (David) of Hot Springs Village, AR; son Joseph Hoffmann Jr. (Lisa) of Fenton, MO; son Robert Hoffmann (Lisa) of St. Louis, MO; son Jeffery Hoffmann of St. Louis, MO; and her grandchildren Valinda Hebert (Erik), Nikolas Hoffmann, Ethan Hoffmann, Adam Hoffmann, Andrew Hoffmann, Nathan Hoffmann, and Kailey Hoffmann.

A celebration of her life and memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at High Ridge Church of Christ, 3512 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, MO 63051.  There will be no public visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in her name to the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League, PO Box 8032, Hot Springs Village, AR  71910.