Pearl Giesmann, 93, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at Elsberry Healthcare Center.  She was born on Sept. 16th, 1930 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to Welton and Bernice (Berryman) Smith.  The family moved to Missouri, where Pearl and her sister, Fay grew up attending local schools together in Caruthersville, MO.  She had three daughters with her childhood friend and first husband, Wilbur Godsey.  Pearl was the proud owner of Starlight Restaurant in Troy, MO for several years.  On Dec. 31st, 1977, she was married to Damon Giesmann at the First Christian Church in Troy.

When the Giesmann's retired, they enjoyed traveling, camping and working on craft projects together.  Pearl was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking and crocheting for her family and friends.  She attended Christ Centered Church in Troy and made many friends there.

Surviving are her many loving family members, including her three daughters: Wilda Staufer, Linda Vanderford, and Deborah Wagner; her six adoring grandchildren: Michael Snyder, Sarah (Trae) Hester, Rebekah (Matt) Messick, Jenesah (David) Denney, Corey Wagner (Chelsie Reed), and Jessica Myers (Dakota Knapp); her wonderful great-grandchildren: Austin Ens (Lily Himmel), Adelyn Messick, Cadence Denney, Emmett Messick, Jaxxson Wagner, Kinsley Wagner, Truman Denney, and Alorah Wagner; and her sister, Fay Mills.

Pearl was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Damon Giesmann; her two sons-in-law, Jack Wagner and Leonard Staufer; and her grandson, Jason.

Visitation is scheduled from 12 - 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26th, 2024 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244

Funeral service scheduled at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes and Crematory, Troy location.  Rev. Dewayne Hardcastle to officiate.

Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to donor's choice, c/o the funeral home.

You are invited to sign our guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com