Obituary of Virginia Elizabeth Meeks

Virginia E. Meeks, 86, of Chiefland passed away March 6, 2010 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She was born Feb. 12, 1924 in Arkansas. She married Donny N. Meeks in 1939. They lived in Chiefland where they farmed and she was a school bus driver for 44 years for the Levy County School Board. Virginia excelled in all that she attempted. Along with quilting and seamstress talents, she was an excellent cook. Family and friends will not forget the many meals eaten at her table. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chiefland and the Sunshine Disciples. She was also a member of the Curryville Homemakers Club and the Quilt Club. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden and spending time with her family & friends. She is survived by two children, Jack (Darleen) Meeks and Betty (Melvin) Eiland, both of Chiefland; 2 brothers, Billie Ray (Jennie) Sharp of Chiefland and Bobby (Wanda) Sharp of Gainesville, 5 grandchildren Chuck (Rhonda) Cook, Kalyn Gay, Don (Andrea) Meeks, Lynette (Mike) Gregory, Lela Elmore; 3 step grandchildren Mark ( Donna) Eiland, Ricky ( Elisha) Eiland, Debbie (Danny) Watson, 10 great grandchildren, Jody (Nickie)Meeks, Cory (Kelsie) Meeks, Kristen Gregory, Kelsey Gregory, Kyle Cook, Kasidy Cook, Keri Gay, Kendalyn Gay, Jordan Elmore, Ethan Elmore, and 6 step great grandchildren, James Eiland, Erin Eiland, Clayton Eiland, Kimber Eiland, Clinton Bullard, Tymberlyn Watson., 2 Great Great Grandchildren, Landon Meeks, Caiden Meeks. She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Donnie N. Meeks, whom she cherished, 3 brothers and 3 sisters and her parents, John and Jennie Sharp. Funeral services will be Wednesday March, 10, 2010 at 11:00 am at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services Chapel with Pastor Chuck Cook and Rev. William E. Knight officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday March 9, 2010 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Ellzey Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 North Young Blvd. Chiefland, FL. 32626 (352) 493-0050 Online condolences can be sent at our website. www.hiers-baxley.com