Obituary of Mary Meeks

Mary Ellen (Brown) Meeks, age 92, passed away at her home in Coalmont, Tennessee, Monday, February 15, 2016. Mrs. Meeks was born and raised in Coalmont, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, "Doc" and Gertrude (Anderson) Brown; one sister, Sylvia, and her loving husband of 68 years, Paul David Meeks. In her early years she was employed at the Coalmont Company store and later she and her husband worked side-by-side for many years operating the Esso and later Exxon Distributorship in Tracy City, Tennessee. She was a member of the Coalmont Methodist Church where she sung in the choir, and a member of the Coalmont Home Demostration Club for many years. She took a leading role in organizing the Coalmont Cemetery Association as well as the Coalmont Community Center. She will always be remembered for her concern for others and her quick wit. She is survived by 24 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews, as well as several great-great nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Her love for her family was very evident by everyone who knew her, and she will be sadly missed by all family and her many friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Foster & Lay chapel with Reverend Clayton Jones and Brother Ray Winton officiating, burial will be in the Coalmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 P.M. Mrs. Meeks asked for memorials to be made to the Coalmont Memorial Cemetery, P.O. Box 5, Coalmont, TN 37313. Funeral arrangements are provided by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tennessee, 931-592-3691. Online condolences can be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome@blomand.net