Margaret "Ann" Meadows

Margaret "Ann" (Muse) Meadows, 74, passed away on January 15, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on July 11, 1950, in Lakewood, Ohio, Ann dedicated her life to education and service. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southwest Texas State University on August 14, 1971, followed by a Master of Education from the same institution on August 16, 1975. Her passion for teaching led her to a distinguished career spanning over three decades. She began as a teacher at San Antonio ISD in 1971 before joining Judson ISD in 1972. In Judson ISD, she taught at Hopkins Elementary, Olympia Elementary and Woodlake Middle School until her retirement in 2002. Her dedication to her students was recognized when she was named Teacher of the Year in Judson ISD in May of 1982.

Beyond the classroom, Ann was deeply committed to her community. She had a profound love for animals and spent time volunteering at both the Universal City and Live Oak animal shelters. She was the secretary for the Universal City Homes for the Homeless non-profit humane organization. She also gave back through Meals on Wheels and served faithfully at Northern Hills United Methodist Church as an usher and communion steward. Ann was also a member of Randolph Area Retired Educators (RARE), where she co-chaired the annual book donation drive, and was also an active member of Al-Anon.

Ann is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leaird Preston Meadows III; her son, William Leaird Meadows, and his wife Lauren Michael (Winck) Meadows; her grandchildren, Elliot Leaird Meadows and Vivianne Claire Meadows; and her daughter, Misty Ocoee Meadows and her partner Jon Christopher Goodwin. She is also survived by her sisters, Carol Lynn Muse Unangst and her husband William Jay Unangst; Nina Jo Muse and her husband David Cox Needham; as well as their children Collin Natoni Muse Needham and Leah Jolene Needham Muse. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ralph Muse and Margaret Emily (Gunter) Muse.

A memorial service will be held on February 15, 2025, at Northern Hills United Methodist Church, located at 3703 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, Texas, 78247. The service will begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made by donation to the Universal City Homes for the Homeless Fund. The Homes for the Homeless Fund pays for the spay/neuter and veterinary expenses for every animal adopted from the shelter.

Ann's legacy as a loving wife, mother, devoted educator, and compassionate advocate for animals will be cherished by all who knew her.