Funeral Services for Lucille Meador of Brownwood will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday February 12, 2010 at the Davis Morris Funeral Home Chapel, a private family interment will be held under the direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Meador died at Songbird Lodge Nursing Home on February 8, 2010.
Lucille was born in Roaring Springs, Texas to James Bascum Rape and Ethel Dodson Rape on February 21, 1919. She graduated from high school and shortly thereafter married Gussie Meador from Spur, Texas on March 12, 1938.
Lucille and her husband moved to Brownwood in 1952. Shortly thereafter they opened The Tackle Shop on Highway 279 in Brownwood and operated it for about 20 years. Thereafter she worked for the new owner until she was approximately 80 years old.
Her primary full time job was to be a supportive wife and raise three sons and several grandchildren—at least part time. Gussie preceded her in death on September 22, 1991.
Lucille prided herself on her work ethic and strong will. Up until about nine months ago, she walked a mile every morning before daylight, lived in her home alone and drove her car. She was great cook and had a beautiful garden every year. She had no problem giving you her opinion on a number of subjects—sometimes unsolicited.
She was a member of the Belle Plain Baptist Church until it closed and then the Avenue D Baptist Church more recently. She was an involved Christian who would do anything in the service of her Lord. She would roll up her sleeves to help anyone that would help themselves. She set a fine example for all who knew her. She will be missed.
Lucille is survived by her son Don Meador and wife, Joanne, of Hawley, son Gary and wife, Nita, of Brownwood. Grandchildren: Dena_Jones of Hawley, Donna Dobbins of Brownwood, Dawn Parvin of Morris Town, Tennessee, Chris Meador of Lyndale ,Dustin Belshi of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, Jami Meador of Houston, Jarah Meador of Dobbs Ferry, New York, Cody Meador of Brownwood, Morgan Meador of Brownwood, Heath Allen of Saginaw, Misty Edwards of Coleman, Amariah Meador, Peyton Meador, Paige Meador of Ft. Worth. 24 great grand children, 18 great great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and infant daughter, Sharon Lee Meador, a son, Kenneth “Gus” Meador, her parents and two brothers and a sister. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dana Meador Castleberry.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Fisher Center Foundation, One Intrepid Square, West 46th St. &12th Ave., New York, NY 10036
Condolences may be made to the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com