Mary Annie Land Meeks, age 98 of 559 Bryant Street, Eden, NC, passed away Saturday morning September 18, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery (Meeks Section). Mrs. Meeks was born December 19, 1911 in Henry County, Virginia to the late Jesse and Mollie Hardie Land. She was married to the late Tyler Meeks on April 4, 1929. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Meeks, and two grandsons; Tim Hopkins and Craig Meeks. Her home was filled with music and they passed their love for music to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was her prized possession. She was an avid reader, skilled seamtress, enjoyed gardening and was an unbelievable cook. She was a great conversationalist, wonderful neighbor and loved her church and friends of the Primitive Baptist faith. She worked in textiles and retired from Dan River Mills. She is survived by her children; Doris Johnson and husband Edward of Morehead City, Alma Vestal and husband Neal, Preston Hopkins and husband Norman of Eden, Olin Meeks and wife Hilda of Greensboro, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at her home on Bryant Street. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To Mary Annie's Family: I'm the oldest granddaughter of the late Haze and Susie Hall and the oldest daughter of the late Charlie D. Hall, Susie's son. My Mother, Lessie Hall, informed me of Mary Annie's passing yesterday. My husband, Gary, and I extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the entire family. I always will remember how much Granny Hall loved Mary Annie and will remember the times I saw Mary Annie as a child growing up at Granny's house, Granny and Grandpa Hardie's home, Charlie and Gustava, in Ridgeway or in later years at the Hardie reunions. I can personally say she was a lovely, kind person and will certainly be missed by all who knew her. Love, Gary O. and Judy H. Ingram
Judy Hall Ingram
Dear Preston, My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. It is inadequate and inappropriate to think of an elderly parent as "moving on to a better, more peaceful place." Losing a parent at any age is truly a great loss. I remember your Mom and her biscuits from our childhood - a wonderful, caring person. You are blessed to have had her for a Mom, and she was equally blessed to have had your love and caring over the years. God bless you and your family. Take care, be well. We Love you and yours. Bill
William Saunders
To the Family of Mary Annie, I really enjoyed talking with Mary Annie at our family reuions at Fisher Farm Park...she was an extraordinary woman--she reminded me of my grandma, Susie. I know it's hard to loose someone but she's with her Lord and Saviour and other family members and she's happy now and not suffering. Even though I hadn't seen her a in a while, she was always in my thoughts....I know my Mom, Lessie speaks of her often and thought a lot of her too. My thoughts and prayers are with you and God will keep you and comfort you in the coming days.. By the way, I'm Susie Hall's granddaugher if uou don't recognize the name. God Bless you, Darlene Hall Earles
Darlene Hall Earles
Dear Preston and family, Though I did not know your mother, I know that her daughter, with whom I went to school, was a very fine person. So, if she was like her daughter, I know that she is sorely missed. Please accept my condolences. Preston, I shall see you at the upcoming reunion if all goes well. Bob Wilson
Bob (Bobby) Wilson
My deepest sympathy goes to all the family members of Mrs. Meeks. I have such fond memories of living across the street and my visits with her. I loved sharing the Jan Karon books with her and sitting in the rocking chairs talking. A note wouldn't be complete from me if I didn't mention those green beans! Nothing was appreciated more than to hear her sweet voice call me to come over to eat green beans. She will be missed by all those lucky enough to have known her. She loved you all very much. May you find peace in knowing she was loved by so many. Ann
Ann Compton
To all the family of Mary Annie Meeks, I extend my love and sympathy to all of you and you are more than ever in my prayers at this time. I will always remember the sweet smile and loving conversations I had with her every time I got to see her. She was a very special lady and someone who will be missed by all who knew her. Preston, I will always remember the cards your Mom sent me and the little sweet notes she wrote. God bless each of you and don't worry, knowing your mother is at peace and rest with her Saviour. God bless you and I love you. Lessie Hall
Lessie S. Hall
We are so saddened by Mary Annie's death. I wanted so much to visit with her one more time. She was such a caring and beautiful human being. We will miss her so much. We would have loved to paid our respects in person but my health would not allow me to travel at this time. We wish our deepest sympathy to all the family and will see you when we visit VA again. Love to each of you. Marie and Wayne Smith
Marie and Wayne Smith
Our hearts go out to all of you-- Dot, Alma, Pep, Olin and families--in the loss of such a dear and special mother. What a long, meaningful life so full of wonderful memories to cherish. Wish we could be there with you but know that our thoughts are very much there. So glad we had a chance to know Mrs. Meeks. Love to all of you.
Doug and Eleanor Taylor
I extend my sympathies and prayers to the Meeks family. I pray that you will find the spiritual graces necessary and the physical and emotional strength you need to cope with the loss of your loved one. Dennis Kendrick
Dennis Kendrick
Preston and Olin, So very saddend to hear of the home going of your Mother. She was truely a remarkable person. We will keep the family in our prayer's that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow. Joan Martin and Evelyn Meeks Davis
Joan Ann Covert Martin
Mrs.Vestal, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
leandre wilder
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Deepest sympathy from the Crowder family.
Larry & Sarah McClure
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Meeks. She was a wonderful neighbor and my family's seamstress for many years. We were blessed to have known her, shared stories with her, eaten her wonderful food and donned clothing that she so beautifully altered. She had a beautiful soul and will forever be remembered.
Donna Sexton Prevost
I remember Mrs. Meeks so well. It was always a pleasure to go to her house to get her to do alterations for me. She was always so loving and pleasant. I was just thinking about her a couple of weeks ago when I passed her house. God bless all of you.
Dian Cook Lovell
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