Martha Ann (Dinwiddie) Meeks

martha (dinwiddie) meeks

October 5, 1939 ~ July 8, 2020

Born in: Scottsville, KY
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Martha Dinwiddie Meeks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Dinwiddie, age 80, died peacefully the morning of July 8, 2020.

Martha was born in Scottsville, Kentucky, and was a long-time resident of Sewanee, Tennessee. She lived her final years at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina. Martha worked for many years in the Office of Financial Aid at the University of the South and treasured her relationships with colleagues, students, and friends in the community. She was a member of Winchester First United Methodist Church in Winchester, Tennessee.

Martha is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Winfred Meeks, her daughters, Lisa Seaton and her husband, Greg, and Lori Garst and her husband, Art. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Ann Louise Seaton, Caroline Ray Seaton, Arthur High Garst IV, and Elisabeth (Ellie) Tucker Garst. Martha is predeceased by her parents, Willie Ray and Dema Ray Dinwiddie, brothers Jimmie Ray Dinwiddie and Robert Morris Dinwiddie, and sister Lucinda Carol Dinwiddie Calvert.

The family will be forever grateful for the love and attention Martha received from her caregivers at Deerfield.

Memorials may be made in Martha’s honor to the Sewanee Fund, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383, or Winchester First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 427, Winchester, TN 37398.

A private service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Interment will be at the University of the South Cemetery in Sewanee, Tennessee, at a future date.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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  1. Praying the family’s hearts will be strengthened and their minds be flooded with sweet memories. Martha was joy to work with and a valued member of the Tennessee financial aid community. Blessings of peace.

  2. Our friendship spanned over 45 years. Every encounter with Martha was a pleasure and a true blessing. My deepest sympathy to Dennis and the entire family.

  3. Loved this lady. She was such a kind-hearted person with a cute sense of humor. Loved to laugh. Miss her so much. Rest in peace sweet Martha. God bless, Dennis.

  4. Dennis, We are very sorry for your loss. Ann and I will always remember Martha’s great smile and loving heart.

    God bless.

  5. I truly loved dear Martha. She was such a sweet and loving person. We miss her – may she rest in peace and God bless you Dennis

  6. I will always remember this precious lady and the times she would go out of her way to make you welcomed and loved. She will be greatly missed and remembered.

  7. Dennis, Lisa, Lori and ALL of your family, Martha was such a sweet and precious friend. We have many fun and happy memories from Winchester FUMC Aldersgate Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women and Mornong Star Circle. Dennis, we miss you. You and your family are in our prayers and our hearts. Rest in peace dear Martha. Carolyn and Caleb

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  8. Dennis, our sympathies to you and your family.
    We never had the opportunity to really know Martha but will never forget her sweet smile. May you find peace in this time and place.
    Paul and Marilyn Phibbs

  9. Martha was a wonderful woman and neighbor. I am thinking and praying for Dennis, her daughters and grandchildren. Sending a hug to each of you.

  10. It was always a pleasure when Martha joined us in the Bible study on Tuesday mornings in the Skilled Care Chapel. She was a kind, sweet lady, and we will miss her.

  11. Dennis, I was saddened today to hear of Martha’s passing, my condolences to you and your family.

  12. Dennis, I was saddened to hear of Martha’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. Miss or many yrs of discussing sports and life in general at the “golf shop”.

  13. To the family of Martha Meeks I wish to express my sincere condolences. I played football for Coach Meeks at Madison High School in the 1960’s and met Martha only once or twice, but my memory of her is of a beautiful, sweet lady. Coach Meeks was always one of my favorite teachers and coach. Coach Meeks was the first real role model, outside my family, and I still remember fondly of my time under his instruction. I am so sorry for your family’s loss Coach.


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