Nelia W. Meadows
October 2, 1934 ~ January 26, 2011
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
NELIA W. MEADOWS
LEICESTER – Nelia Webb Meadows, 76, of 54 Browntown Road, Leicester, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at her home.
Mrs. Meadows was born in Haywood County and was a daughter of Mary Etta Rathbone Webb of Leicester and the late Jesse Marvin Webb. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Ray Webb, Roy Webb, and Wiley Webb, and a sister, Shirley Webb.
She was a former employee of Square D and also worked alongside her husband in the operation of their dairy farm for 20 years. She was a member of Bell United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Meadows was a fabulous cook and especially enjoyed flowers, gardening, and sewing. She was dedicated to her family as a loving wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Don J. Meadows; two daughters, Penny Lewis and husband, Tony, of Leicester, and Melodie Meadows and husband, Ralph Redpath, of Asheville; three sons, Gary Meadows and wife, Donna, of Leicester, Sammy Meadows and wife, Becky, of East Flat Rock, and Jeff Meadows and wife, Lisa, of Leicester; four brothers, William “Bud” Webb of Asheville, Jim Webb and wife, Linda, of Leicester, Jerry Webb of Asheville, and Fred Webb and wife Lavonne of Horseshoe; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Private interment will follow at Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Meadows loved flowers and the family would appreciate them, or memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Her family expresses sincere appreciation to Mrs. Meadows’ caregivers, especially Margaret and Wade Meadows, Jr., Sherry Huffman, Shirley McDonald, and the staff of Home Care Free.
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To: Don, Gary, Sammy, Penny, Jeff, Melanie and the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God’s Grace carry you through this difficult time and leave you with the most precious memories. Love Donna
Sorry for your loss
To the Meadows family: I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that the spirit of God rest upon each of you. May he provide you some manner of comfort & peace during this difficult time. Know that you all have friends near & far lifting your names up in prayer. The grace & peace of Christ be with each of you.
So sorry for your loss.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We know your heart is heavy with grief and want you to know that our prayer is that God’s grace give you peace and comfort you during such a very sad time.
Gary,Penny, Melodie & Family:
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Love you all dearly.
Donna and Gary so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary’s Mom,when we loose our Mom we have lost our best friend,,My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time,Cherish her memories they are forever..
Much Love,Jean
Sammy, Becky, Gary and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was a good loving woman. I remember hearing stories about her love for her family. My prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you peace at this time.
With love
Nancy and Donnie
We want you to know that you’re in our prayers. Time will make the pain less severe but you will always cherish the wonderful memories. Be comforted in knowing that she’s now in the presence of God and all the other believers who have gone before her. Sorry we can’t be there but know that we love all of you.
To Gary, Donna & family,
We are sending our sincerest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. It is lovely to remember, a pain to think of the loss, but truly a blessing to have had her. Please know during a difficult time such as this, our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
Sending all our love,
Kevin, Joni & Bryce Wellmon
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
Melodie, I am sorry that you have lost your Mom. It’s wonderful that you could be with her during her last hours. I pray for strength and peace for your family.
Penny and family, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time.
I am saddened by your loss. Having grown up on Green Valley Road I have fond memories of all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nelia was a wonderful woman.
Dear Gary, Donna and Family
Am so sorry about your mother, she was always so nice when We saw her when we meet her at Ingles!
She and your Dad and all your family are so nice!
Sorry we will not be able to attend the services, but I have had shingles since CHRISTMAS!
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
LOVE, Glenn and Helen
Gary, Donna and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the memories you hold dear of special times with Nelia bring you comfort and peace on the road ahead.
Gary,
You and your family are in our prayers during this time of loss. But we know because of God’s word you will see your mom again someday.
Mike & Marcia Hipps
To the Meadows family,
We are sorry to hear about Nelia. She was always such a good friend to my family on Green Valley Rd., when I was growing up. I know you will miss her, but also know you will see her again someday.
Don and family, So sorry to hear of Nelia’s passing.We are praying for you. David ,Clare Stevens, Matthew Stanley