Clara H. Meekins

TOANO - Clara H. Meekins peacefully answered the Master's call and entered into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Her life began May 23, 1948, the daughter of Judy White Meekins and the late Curtis Meekins Sr. of James City County, Va. In her youth, she confessed Christ as her Savior and joined Chickahominy Baptist Church, Toano, Va. She leaves to treasure her blessed memories, her mother, Judy W. Meekins; her daughters, Felicia Meekins and Olivia Meekins, both of Toano; her sisters, Judy Wilson (David) of Garnett, S.C., Linda Rivers (James) of Williamsburg, Queen Meekins (Alphonzo), Patricia Meekins and Charlotte Meekins, all of Toano; her brothers, Albert Cowles (Frances), Curtis Meekins Jr. (Valarie), Davis Meekins and Charles Meekins, all of Toano; her devoted granddaughter, whom she called 'Jenny Poo,' Jeanette Meekins; her three great-grandchildren, Quontea Robinson, Derrick Lee Jr. and Destiny Robinson; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, in Chickahominy Baptist Church with the Rev. Corwin Hammond officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble by noon Saturday at 2792 Chickahominy Road. Ms. Meekins may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg, 757-229-3011.