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MARIE MEEKS Obituary
Marie Gilley Meeks made her peaceful journey to Heaven surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning May 11, 2011. She was the first born child of eleven born to Waldo & Ethel Gilley on February 13, 1910. She married Rufus "Coot" Meeks September 19, 1931. Mrs. Marie taught in Levy County Schools for 33 1/2 years and taught Sunday school at Ellzey United Methodist Church for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus "Coot" Meeks and her daughter Barbara Ann Harwood.
She is survived by her devoted son and daughter Jimmie and Carolyn Meeks, Ellzey, FL 4 grandchildren Jamie Meeks, Tallahassee, FL Nancy (Darrell) Davis, Ellzey, FL,, Vicki Henry, Tallahassee, FL, David Meeks, Ellzey, FL, 6 great grandchildren Emory Paul (Lisa) Ray, Barbara "Sissi" Ray, James "Jamie" Henry, Brittany Meeks, Tarah Grantham, 1 great- great grandson Landon Ray, 5 step- grandchildren Tara (Jason) Fryman, Travis (Maureen) Davis, Johnathan Davis, Peter Penrod, Ross Penrod (Alysa), 3 step-grandchildren Travis and Morgan Fryman, Ledge Davis and 2 sisters.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm at Knauff Funeral Home-Chiefland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 am at Ellzey United Methodist Church. Interment is to follow at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Fl.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Chiefland.
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August 2, 2011
Miss Marie taught my sister Annette 2 grades at Otter Creek Elementary. We moved to Ocala before she could be my teacher - my loss. It always brought a smile when we'd see her at every funeral we attended at Ellzey Cemetery. Seeing my other family she'd taught, she'd always ask about Annette. I remember when they were finally reunited - what a sweet reunion. Sadly, Annette passed away last Nov. and now her beloved teacher. We'll miss seeing and visiting with her. What a wonderful legacy Miss Marie left for her family. Jeannette Causseaux Koontz, Ocala, FL
June 6, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think of my sweet Grandma and how much I miss her! "What we gonna do"
May 19, 2011
"Even though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear nothing bad, For you are with me; Your rod and your staff are the things that comfort me. Psalms 23:4
Tara Davis-Fryman
May 17, 2011
She was TRULY one of the MOST AMAZING women I have ever known! I am so Blessed to have known her, loved her and be a part of her wonderful family. I will always miss her smile and her kind words. But as we layed her to rest on Saturday I found some peace with it knowing she was going to Heaven to be with the love of her life, her daughter and her other family. She lived a long, full 101 yrs God Bless her!
Roberta Cason
May 17, 2011
Ms Marie had a very full wonderful life. She was good friends with my grandmother who died in 1967. I went to visit her a few times about 10 years ago and I'd take her to Cedar Key for lunch. Every time I saw her I learned more about my grandmother which meant so much to me. She dearly loved her students and her life in Ellzey. An AMAZING woman!!!
Bonnie George
May 14, 2011
Grandma will be missed by all who knew her. We are sorry about your loss. We wish your family to be strong and know that God will take over. Love, Bonnie and Jimmy George
regina gay
May 13, 2011
Sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with your family. You have a very special angel with you now! Regina Gay and family
May 13, 2011
May God bless the many families at this time of your sorrow. She was my cousin and I remember shared times in our younger lives, especially those Homecoming events at Ellzey United Methodist Church that my sisters and I enjoyed with Marie as leader and contact person for this homecoming.
Jeannette Meeks Barton- Age 95 (formerly from Williston, now living In Ocala with daughter, Carolyn Barton Grissom.)
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