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Evelyn Meeks Obituary

Mrs. Evelyn Meeks - LYONS - Mrs. Evelyn Meeks, 91, died September 24, 2008, at Toombs Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Meeks, one son, Jimmy Meeks and one daughter, Mary Hansil. She was a homemaker and also employed by Lyons Manufacturing for many years. She loved flowers, sewing and was a member of the Community Senior Citizens and Hammond Baptist Church. Survivors are: three sons, Lamar Meeks (Sharon), of Statesboro, H.C. "Buddy" Meeks, of Lyons, Herman "Bo" Meeks (Becky) of Vidalia, five daughters, Doris Copeland of Macon, Eloise Atkinson, of Warner Robins, Margie Hester (Troy) of Belton, SC, Mildred Tomlinson, (Woody) of Vidalia, Annette Von Gratzen of Brunswick, Jane McLendon, (Butch), of Lyons, sixteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening, September 25, 2008, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyn Farmer Meeks will be Friday, September 26, 2008, at 2:00 from the Chapel of Murchison Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyons City Cemetery. Murchison Funeral Home Savannah Morning News September 25, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Sylvia Powell

September 25, 2008

Mildred & Family,
Sorry to hear about your mother. We will be thinking of you during these sad times.

Sylvia Powell & Pam Sineath

Beth Morris

September 25, 2008

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda & Jimmy Cowart

September 25, 2008

Lamar,Sharon & family:
May our Lord and savior comfort you during this time of grief. Put your trust in the Lord and he will see you through this difficult time.

Tammye Vaughn

September 25, 2008

Jane & family,
Your mother was a very sweet person. I'll always remember going with you to visit her when I was a young child. May God offer you love and comfort during this time.

Ethel Sikes

September 25, 2008

Lamar, Ronny and I are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ronny and Ethel Sikes

Lawrence & Ann Collins

September 25, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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