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Edith Merideth Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA-Mrs. Edith "Deedie" Greer Merideth of Bossier City passed away on May 23, 2009 at WK Bossier. Visitation will be Monday, May 25, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Funeral services will be at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Bro. Buster Page of Glenview Gardens Community Church assisted by Dr. Cliff Estes pastor of Waller Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Colquitt Cemetery in Colquitt, LA.
Deedie was born in Colquitt on March 5, 1919 to Cleveland and Maggie Wise Greer. She was a graduate of Haynesville High School and Louisiana Tech University. In 1942, she married the love of her life, Thomas R. Merideth.
Deedie spent 30 years teaching school. Most of those years were at Waller Elementary in Bossier. She often commented that she loved every day she spent teaching little children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and six brothers and sisters. Deedie and Tom had no children but she loved and was loved by many nieces and nephews and they are her legacy. Her memory will be cherished by those nieces and nephews: Sue Oliver, O.W. Odom, Martha Harson, Roger Greer, Wood Morris, Dan Morris, Bill Morris, Bob Morris, Peggy Jabaley, Mary Margaret Ray, Lee Waller, Elaine Martin, Joe Greer, Randy Greer, Jerry Haworth, and Anita Owens.
Deedie spent the last year and a half at Glenview Gardens Retirement Center. The caring staff and wonderful friends there made this one of the happiest times of her life. She loved attending church at Glenview Community Church. Deedie's life was a testament to her strong Christian faith. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543
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Jeanette Edmiston
May 27, 2009
Mary Margaret - When I met Aunt Deedie at Glenview I was immediately captured by her personality. I enjoyed getting to know her and enjoyed her birthday. I am glad that I got to visit with her at the annual get together. My mother thought the world of her and enjoyed knowing her for the past year and a half. She was a
calming force in a fast paced world and
the world has truly been a better place
because of her. I share in your family's loss.
June Davidson Sheaffer
May 26, 2009
Mrs. Merideth was my first grade teacher at Waller Elementary. I thought she was one of the best teachers I ever had during my 12 years in Bossier schools. Mrs. Merideth came to my graduation from Bossier High and I remember also that she gave out really good Halloween treats. She taught many children during the years and you knew she loved teaching. I can only hope that the teachers of today feel the same as Mrs. Meridith. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and I know she will be truly missed.
June Davidson Sheaffer
May 25, 2009
Deedie and I shared many years together at Waller. She was a wonderful person and a great teacher. I learned so much from her.Sincerely, Betty Russell
J. Raymond Greer
May 25, 2009
I am a first cousin..our fathers were brothers.
Still have fond memories of the Greer
Family reunions in Colquit.
Dixie Davidson Conley
May 25, 2009
Mrs. Meredith was the most wonderful person I have ever known. She was my 1st grade teacher and made a huge impression. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Dixie Davidson Conley
Pat Burchett
May 25, 2009
Dewey and I send our heartfelt sympathy to the family. You are indeed a wonderful legacy. Our prayers are with you.
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