Eileen Meadows Jacks
November 15, 1920 ~ February 3, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Eileen Mae Meadows Jacks, 91, of the Givens Estates, died Friday, February 3, 2012.
Born in Tracy, MN, Mrs. Jacks was a daughter of the late Archiel and Virginia Edgar Plasschaert, and was married to the late Paul David Meadows and the late Rev. W. Ralph Jacks. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edgar Plasschaert and a sister, Pauline Billiet.
Mrs. Jacks was a retired bookkeeper with the Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, VA and a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Esther Chapter #37. She operated a doll hospital in Leicester and repaired and appraised many mostly antique dolls. She was a former president of the Blue Ridge Doll Club and helped organize the Land of the Sky Doll Club. She was a talented artist/painter and participated in sidewalk art shows in Portsmouth. She was also considered the "Queen of Scrabble".
Mrs. Jacks was active with the United Methodist Church, having served on many boards and as president of the UMW, both in Portsmouth and in Leicester. She was a former member of Leicester United Methodist Church, and a current member of Skyland United Methodist Church. She was also a past-president of the Home Extension Club.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborrah Allen and husband, Albert Donald Turner; grandson Jason Damon Allen; great-granddaughter, Alyia Starr Allen; step-daughters, Ann Jacks Perkins and Rosalynd Jacks Robertson and husband, Walter; step-grandchildren, Laura Robertson and Julie Boyd and husband, Jimmy; and sisters, Lillian Anderson and Lucille Isham.
Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care, John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Norma Pulliam Chapel, Givens Estates, with the Rev. Edgar L. Hillman III, officiating.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ashelawn Gardens Cemetery.
When I first read of Eileen’s passing I thought I’d best notify Edith Wells right away…then I realized that Edith is gone too. She and Eileen were good friends. I sure miss Edith and I know you will miss Eileen too. I was happy for Eileen and Preacher Jacks when they got married – two lonely hearts able to unite together in their golden years. I remember visiting Eileen’s home in Leicester and all those beautiful dolls and what a sweet person she was. Ann, I worked @ Mission with you years ago, but don’t know if you remember me. I was on the day shift. Thankfully, there is rejoicing in Heaven as another Saint is called home and what a reunion they are having! My prayers for the family. Teresa Riddle
Loving all the many wonderful memories you have left with me, They will last a life time.
Juanita
My prayers go out to the family. I’m sorry for your loss.
I only knew Eileen for a short time, but I will certainly remember her forever. I feel blessed to have known such a gentle soul, lover of life, and talented artist, if only briefly. Her family is in my prayers.
My heart goes out to the family. She will be missed very much.
Our prayers go out to the family.I know she will be missed dearly.
You all will be in our heart,prayers and may god bless you
Our Aunt Ena was placed in her final resting place today and has probably already started painting the gates of heaven!! Truly a very special lady and will be missed by all those fortunate enough to know her.
Your loving nephew and wife, Ed & Shirley
Our prayers are with you all.
May God be with you at this time of sorrow and stay with you through all your tomorrows.
Love you!
My family will miss Eileen dearly, and we extend our prayers and support to all of Eileen’s family. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend to both my parents — James and Peggy Brazell. As Scrabble partner, UNCA basketball supporter, and lunch companion, Eileen shared her spirit, good humor, and fondness for sweet desserts, biscuits and tea…and she will be sorely missed. We can always catch a glimpse of her through her artwork, and remember those wonderful teapot and tea cup earrings she loved! She will always be there for us to recall, with a tear and a smile. May she rest in peace, and peace be with you, too.
I am Eileens only daughter Deborrah A.Allen. I wanted to thank ALL of you so much for your love & support In Feb for our family when Eileen passed. She was loved by everyone who met her.Her paintings, knitting art & sewing projects were ‘fantastic’ & perfect. They will continue to live on to be enjoyed by others for years to come.Mom was ‘doing things’ for others constantly to bring them joy, 365 days a year.I cant believe she is really gone. Her best friend Pat Grout and I speak often by phone how much we miss her daily. Neither of us can believe we are ‘unable’ to pick up our phones & call to chat & hear about her latest accomplishments or how she is doing. The loss of losing Mom is still a MAJOR-LOSS to everyone who knew her. Thanks again your kindness, flowers, love and support to our family.She will never be forgotten.Remember that life is way too short & your loved ones they can be gone in a moment just like she was.
Warmest Regards
Deborrah A. Allen