Jo Ann Stanley Meekins, 86, of Manteo, NC passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at The Outer Banks Hospital.
Born in Greensboro, NC on July 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Annie and Caldwell Stanley.
A graduate of Camp Lejeune High School, Jo Ann played basketball and was a cheerleader.
She was active in her community volunteering at the Lost Colony and the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Meekins is survived by her husband of 68-years, Rex Meekins; two sons, Todd Meekins (Ella) of Kill Devil Hills, NC and Joe Meekins (Julie) of Stevenson Ranch, CA; grandson, Matthew Meekins of Jacksonville, NC; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert “Stan” Meekins and Craig Meekins.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Twiford Colony Chapel with Rev. Marc O’Neal officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Private burial will take place in the Jacksonville City Cemetery.
To plant a tree in memory of Jo Ann or send flowers to the family, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Phillip Jernigan
Rex & family, I am so sorry for your loss. May our Heavenly Father bless and comfort you all during this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Lanier
With deepest sympathies and condolences from the Lanier family. You and Jo Ann will be in our thoughts and prayers.
“Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep”
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Holly Meekins Williams
Rex and Family — You are in our thoughts and prayers in your loss of Jo Ann. I will remember her many kindnesses. Sincere sympathies to each of you.
Scheryl and Wayne Gray
Rex and family, sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. Condolences to the family.