Cynthia Ann/Shirk Meek

This is the story of an amazing woman by the name of Cynthia Ann/Shirk Meek. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, citizen, and friend to all who knew her. She passed from this world on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024. Cynthia was unbelievably loved and although she is gone, those who loved her know that she led an incredible life while she was here and she is already dearly missed.

Her story begins on January 24, 1933 in New Castle, Indiana where she lived with her parents, the late J. Bernard Shirk and Harriet Faye Shirk, and her younger brother, Joe. She grew up in New Castle, attended and graduated from New Castle High School, which was where she met Stan when he asked to take her to a school dance. She then went on to IU for college, although she did attend one semester at Purdue and was the family outlier in a sea of Purdue graduates. In college, she joined the Tri Delta sorority and majored in business and journalism, despite the fact that several professors told her that women shouldn't be taking math or business courses. She refused to listen to them even when it meant she was the only woman in several of her classes.

On December 27, 1952, she married the love of her life, the late Stanley Meek. They were married for over 54 years and worked together in the family business, Meek Florist, which they ran and owned until their retirement in 1995. While riding horses was not her preferred activity, it never stopped her from being the most supportive mother. From making show clothes for her daughters to holding and even hauling horses when necessary, she was still always involved. She even regularly attended her granddaughters' horse shows once the family hobby was passed down. She was a longtime member of Henry County Saddle Club and held several leadership positions over the years.

Surviving are her loving brother, Joseph B Shirk (Rosemarie) of Pittsburgh, PA and children, Dr. Lisa Meek (Michael Warren) of Noblesville, IN, Lynn Meek Loebs (Keith) of Rochester Hills, MI and Laura Rauh (David) of Carmel, IN. She also leaves behind six grandchildren; Heather Greiert (Kyle) of Phoenix, AZ, Craig Loebs (Dr. Katie Marchetti) of Pittsburgh, PA, Amelia Warren of Indianapolis, IN, Megan Rauh of Westfield, IN, Jacob Rauh and Joshua Rauh,

of Carmel, IN and three step-grandchildren, Kess Warren (London, OH) and his children Aja Holmes, Jacob Warren, Mazzy Muncy and D. Kess Warren, Chet Warren (Cindy) and their children Charlie, Elijah, and John of Brownsburg, IN and Abraham Warren of St. Petersburg, FL; three great- grandchildren Lincoln and Declan Greiert, and Owen Loebs.

Services will be held at the graveside for the family at Elkhorn Cemetery, Richmond, IN.

As Cynthia and Stan were lifelong florists, to honor their memory please give flowers to someone you love.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.

The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Cynthia Ann/Shirk Meek.