GILLSVILLE – Grace Meeks, 85, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born on June 12, 1924, in Greenville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Cephus and Rosabelle Crumley. She was a homemaker and a member of Chicopee Baptist Church. Mrs. Meeks was preceded in death by her husband, William Meeks.
Survivors include daughters, Sue Sanders, Enterprise, Ala., Marie Peck, Gillsville, and Wilma Armstrong, Summerville, S.C.; a son, Kenneth Meeks, Indiana; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 5, at 11 a.m., in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Phil Carpenter officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.