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Imogene Meekins Obituary

Imogene L. "Jean" Tague Meekins, 87

Imogene L. "Jean" Tague Meekins, 87, of Delphi, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at 4 a.m. at her daughter's home, where she has lived for the past five years.

She was born Apr 16, 1925, in Lafayette, to the late Ray Tague, and her mother. She was married to Robert V. Meekins in Lafayette, on Dec. 24, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2008.

She attended Jeff High School. She was a homemaker, and had worked at the former Brown Rubber Plant in Lafayette. She and her husband lived for many years in the Tecumseh Bend area, moving to Delphi in 2005.

She enjoyed gardening, yard work, crocheting, music, puzzles and bird watching.

She dearly loved her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all of the many family gatherings and events they shared. That was her life, her beloved family.

Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca (James) Shaw, of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Kay (Michael) Priest, of Delphi; a brother, Chet Tague, of Lafayette; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Tuesday from 11 a.m. until her funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Abbott Funeral Home in Delphi. The Rev. Ed Selvidge officiating; burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette.

Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's' Association; envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected].

Published by Journal & Courier on Feb. 3, 2013.
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So sorry for your loss. I had some great times at your house many years ago.

Greg Pitner

February 5, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I remember visiting your mom & your dad @ the river with my mom Margie Knowles. Margie passed a way Jan 10th. They were both great ladies. I hope in heaven they reunite have more great times.
Margie's daughter Debbie May

debbie may

February 5, 2013

The Farner Family

February 4, 2013

She was a great gal. So many wonderful
memmories. Our thought and prays are with your family

The Farner family

Patricia Farner

February 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss Becky and Kay .. I use to be best of friend's with becky.. (when we went to Oakland) Then to find out over the year's that She lived on the bend.. My daughter Angie Miller got very close to bob and jean.. Called them grandma and grandpa Meekin's... What a wonderful lady she was.. And now she can be with her loving husband again..

Debi (McDaniels) Leonard

February 4, 2013

To one one of the most important people in my life.I'll miss you more than words can say..you'll be in my thoughts and heart forever!!Love you Grandma Jean.....

carrie hatfield(shaw)

February 4, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers are with your family.

Craig Swearingen

February 4, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss,what a fantastic lady, and what a great MOM

marcia mull-comer

February 4, 2013

May god bless your family in your time of sorrow. I know she will be greatly missed.

Dick & Mary Jane Emery

February 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gus Gleitz and Duane Henderson

February 4, 2013

I am very sad to hear of her passing. She was one of the nicest ladies I had ever met and always seemed to have a smile for me. Kay, her daughter, and I were best friends growing up and her mom always had a kind word for me. I will truly miss her. Prayers and Love to the whole family.

Dawn Wilson-Copas

February 3, 2013

My heart felt sadness to aunt Jean's children and grandchildren. We trust she is in the loving arms of God who tenderly cared for her in life.

Rev. Dr. Chuck Tague

February 3, 2013

Becky, Kay and Jim,

Sorry to hear the news. Your mother and father always kept me in line. Almost like second parents along with Gib Shaw. Your families have and will be in my thoughts.

Tom Turner

Tom Turner

February 3, 2013

We are sad to hear about Jeannie, we enjoyed her humor and friendliness over the years. She will be greatly missed.

Jimbo + Dixie

February 3, 2013

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