Lora Marie Meeker

March 17, 1923 - January 2, 2009

Obituary

Mrs. Marie MeekerJONESBORO - Mrs. Marie Meeker 85, of Jonesboro died Friday, January 2, 2009 at the family residence. She was born in Athens, AL, and had lived in Jonesboro the past 48 years. She was the retired owner of Meekers Country Store, member of Northeast Ark. Bluegrass Assoc. and of the protestant belief. Mrs. Meeker was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Meeker, one daughter, Barbara Pipkin, one sister, Christine Thomas, three brothers, Edward Thomas, Bob Thomas and Jerry Thomas; and her parents Logan and Aileen Brock Thomas. Survivors included two daughters, Vivian Harpole and Jean Meeker both of Jonesboro; one sister, Almeda Meeker of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Carrie Fife, Earl Pipkin Jr, Amanda Hopkins, Daniel Harpole, Anthony Prine and Scotty Prine; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Fife and Gage Pipkin Funeral services will be Monday, January 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Jimmy Pagan officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Dr. Radius Baker, Ricky Turman, Dave Lynn, Kelly Klingensmith, Johnny Pagan and B. J. Glasco. Honorary pallbearers will include Earl Pipkin, Ronald Meeker, Charles Pendergraft, Earl Pipkin, Jr., Daniel Harpole, Anthony Prine, Scotty Prine, Gage Pipkin, Robert Fife and Mike Lynn. Visitation will be Sunday evening January 4, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"hate to hear about your lose amanda i know what you are going through

johnni,monica, samantha mitchusson, trumann, ar

January 8, 2009

"Jean, We were so sorry to hear about your mother. Marie was such a sweet woman. Please know you and all the family members are in our hearts and prayers. RuthAnne and Johnny

RuthAnne, Johnny Rickman, Jonesboro

January 8, 2009

"Jean, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. God bless you and your family. Marsha Lewellyn

Marsha Lewellyn, Jonesboro

January 6, 2009

"Jean;I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will always have wonderful memories of sitting at the store with your family for many years. She was a kind and loving woman. She will be missed by many. I will be praying you and your family.

Tammy Darnell, Jonesboro

January 5, 2009

"Ms. Meeker was a sweet lady. I know she will be greatly missed. Sorry for your loss.

Steve and Lorie Hurt, Jonesboro, Arkansas

January 5, 2009

"WE REGRET NOT BEING THERE. LOVE TO ALL.GLENN & RAYE

GLENN&RAYE STEWART, HIGHLAND AR.

January 5, 2009

"Our prayers and thoughts are withthe Family at this sorrowful timeof the passing of your Mother,shesnot suffering any longer. So sorryVivian and Jeannie that we can`t bethere for you at this time. But you have many wonderful memories ofher,and everyone knew her and yourDad. Danny and I have many memoriesof years ago of her,and did get to see her last year. So sorry. Danny & Connie Pagan

Connie Pagan, Splendora, Texas

January 4, 2009

"WE ARE SO SORRY WE COULDN`T BE THERE WITH YOU ALL. BUT WANTED TO SEND OUR LOVE TO THE FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU ALLLOVE GLENN AND RAYE STEWART

GLENN & RAYE STEWART, highland ar.

January 4, 2009

"I am so very sorry to hear about the passing away of Grandma Meeker. She will deeply missed by so many family and friends. I enjoyed my time with her and will never forget her warm smile, contagious laugh, giving spirit and loving hugs. My prayers are with you, the family, at this difficult time.

Amanda Warden, Jonesboro, AR

January 4, 2009

"I am sorry I cannot be there with you at this time, but my thoughts are with you. Carolyn

Carolyn Meeker, Schaumburg, Illinois

January 4, 2009

"My condolences to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers.Denise

Denise Klingensmith, Jonesboro

January 4, 2009

"We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. She was a very sweet lady and we will miss her.

Lora (Stark) Gibson, Jonesboro

January 3, 2009