Kathleen Overman Meads, age 97, of Dry Ridge Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Duke Regional Medical Center, Durham, NC. She was born in 1918 in Pasquotank County to the late Stephen S. and Alma Lister Overman and was the widow of Laster Martin Meads. Mrs. Meads was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and a dedicated and beloved member of Newbegun United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Meads is survived by a daughter, Lavonne A. Meads and husband, Johnny Coley of Creedmoor, NC; two sons Wayne O. Meads and wife, Susan of Greenville, NC and Laster Byron Meads of Raleigh NC; four grandchildren, Michelle Rothery, Damon Meads, Wayne Meads, Jr. and Kelly Carraway; five great grandchildren, Dalton Rothery, Ann-Hunter Carraway, Walker Carraway, Spencer Carraway, Melody-Grace Meads, and a special friend, Vickie Moore. Mrs. Meads was preceeded in death by two sisters, Margaret Meads and Alma Mae Keaton and two brothers, Ralph Overman and Archie Overman.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Newbegun United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Roger K. Braun and Rev. Al Thomas. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers are welcomed but if you prefer, donations may be made to Newbegun United Methodist Church, 2119 Nixonton Road, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909 or The Salvation Army, PO Box 1967, Elizabeth City, NC 27906-1967. The Meads family is served by Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Online memorial condolences may be expressed to the family at https://www.twifordfh.com.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Bess Ward
Dear Lavonne, Wayne ,Byron & Family,
So sorry to read about your Mom’s passing …
She was alway’s a very special lady.. I remember when I had cancer..she sent me many cheerful get well card’s.
She lived a good long enjoyable life with all of you ..
My thought’s & prayer’s are with all of you now..
Sincerely,
Bessie Reid Ward
Tina Paul
To the family of Mrs Kathleen,
I am a total stranger to the family, but DID want to share that Mrs Kathleen and I sometimes got talking about our mutual love for all things growing, and swapped some cuttings, too. My yard, on Poplar Drive, pays tribute to two great GARDENERS, Evelyn Cartwright and Kathleen Meads, will be remembered, every time I am outside, looking at my “inherited” plants.
May good memories help you through this difficult time of loss.
Lynnette and Gene Boyce
So sorry to hear about your mom … Prayers lifting your family from our hearts.
Sherie McFadden
So glad I had the chance to spend some time with your lovely mother. I will always remember her as being so gracious. Thinking of you all. Take Care.
John & Amie Aydlett
Lavonne & Family – So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers.
Thinking of you all at this time & may peace be with you all.
Edie Cartwight
Lavonne and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of MIss Kathleen’s passing. She was always so nice to me. I have such fond memories of spending time at your house with your mama and daddy. May GOD wrap you all in his love and grace giving you strengh and support for now and the coming days.
Love, Edie Bray Cartwright
Brenda Stewart
Wayne, Susan, Lavonne, Johnny & the rest of the family — so sorry to hear! Glad you were able to be with her…
Brenda
Margaret Ann and Louis Twiford
Byron, Wayne, and Lavonne; we have so many wonderful memories
of spending time with your Mom and all of you as a family when we
were growing up. Your Mom was always so pleasant to be with.
We will be praying for you and please let us know if there is anything
that we can do to help during this difficult time.
We plan to see you Saturday.
Love and prayers,
Margaret Ann and Louis
Pamela Dolinger
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God to embrace you in this time of grief.
Marshall & Jean Rogerson
Lavonne, Byron & Wayne,
We were so sorry to hear of Ms. Kathleen’s passing. She was definitely a very special Southern Lady and will be missed by so many.
Love and prayers to your family during this most difficult time.
Marshall & Jean
Chuck & Cindy
So sorry to hear of your loss – Having her for over 97 years was certainly a blessing to all of you and to those who knew her – I regret that we never did – God Bless – We love you!!!
Stan and Donna Colson
Kathleen was one of the first people we met when we moved here 16 years ago. She was a good neighbor and good friend. It seems like only yesterday that we were at her 90th Birthday Party at the Weeksville Lions Club. We will miss her, dearly. — Stan and Donna
Jane Rolfe
My sympathies to Wayne, Susan, and family. The photo chosen of Mrs. Meads is delightful – that is how I will remember her. I have admired family members dedication to preserving her independence. She was loved, admired, and cared for – what a blessed woman. She will be missed.
Sarah McLawhorn Harris
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. But what a blessing to have had her so long. May God comfort and support you now and in the months to come. Find strength in your many memories
Love,
Sarah
Patsy Brickhouse Keeler
So sorry to hear about your mom-prayers for happy memories to share.
Lisa Brothers
To the family of Mrs. Meads. I was so saddened to see that Mrs. Meads has passed away! What a sweet, kind and very nice lady she was! I worked at the SECU for 16 years and always enjoyed visiting and chatting with her when she came in! I also got to visit with her for the last time a few years ago at our farm market when she stopped by with Lavonne. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.