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Oleva Meadors Obituary

Oleva Zurita Meadors, 64, of Brownstown, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at her residence. She was a member of Brownstown Nazarene Church and a homemaker. She was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Marion County, a daughter of the late John Albert and Dorothy Z. Nowland Pray. She married Lawrence Meadors Nov. 4, 1961, at Brownstown, and he survives. Also surviving are four sons, Timothy J. Meadors of Freetown, Tony (Gail) Meadors of Arizona, and Todd D. Meadors and Thomas A. Meadors, both of Brownstown; three daughters, Tracy J. Henrikson of Seymour, Tina (Harold) Wheeler of Vallonia, and Tamara (Boyd) Brewer of Brownstown; two brothers, Ron (Lydia) Pray and Jerry (Sandy) Pray, both of Seymour; 13 grandchildren, Brandon, Kyle, and Kira Boling, Candace, Jessica, and Stephen Henrikson, Mercedes, Brittney, Kaula, and Sara-Beth Meadors, Brittnay and Zachary Taylor, and Kevin Reynolds; and four great-grandchildren, Sheyenne Moore, Alana-Jo Hammett, Skyler Boling, and Ella Grayce Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Joe Meadors; four brothers, Marvin, Gene, Bill, and Don; and a sister, Janet Benton. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Brownstown, with Ben Durr officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. www.spurgeonfh.com

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Published by The Jackson County Banner from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, 2009.

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amanda lewis

November 14, 2009

you will always be missed and loved.

Carolyn Greathouse

November 13, 2009

Tamara & Tina
You have my sympathy in the loss of your mother.
You all are in my prayers.
May God give you comfort.

November 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dan and Debbie Teel, York,PA

Trenten & Mary Lush

November 11, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bessie Lush

November 11, 2009

Lawrence May the memories we all have and the love we all have carry you through this time of loss.I Love you Love your sister Bessie

martha Fleetwood

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

m l

November 9, 2009

Tamara and family, I am very sorry for your loss.

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