Mrs. Wilma P. Meeks, born September 1, 1923, in Tattnall County, GA, went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Holland Powell and Matthew Leonard Powell; brothers, Howard R. Powell and Rabun K. Powell; sisters, Lucy P. Smith and Audrey P. Hill; husband, James Carl Meeks; and daughter, Beverly M. Phillips. She is survived by her brother, Bernice “Buddy” J. Powell of Claxton, GA; her sons, James Carl Meeks, Jr. of Dacula, GA, Roger Paul Meeks of Hoschton, GA, George Andrew Meeks of Tucker, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer Phillips, Adam Phillips, Michael Paul Meeks, Melissa M. Lewis, Andrew Meeks, Jonathan Meeks, Shannon M. Mitchell, Zachary Meeks, and Joshua Meeks; great grandchildren, Emily Mitchell, Christopher Mitchell, and Daniel Meeks; and numerous nieces and nephews. A blessed wife and mother, Wilma spent her life in service to others and to the Lord, including two years in Liberia, West Africa, with her husband and children. Of her, the scriptures declare, "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." She is at rest. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 14, from 6 to 8 PM, at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, GA. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 15, at 1:00 PM, in the chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons.
