M. Loree Meeks

M. Loree Meeks, 85, of Corbin passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Baptist Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Bowlesville Township, IL, a daughter of the late Benjamin Jerrells and Golda Roland Jerrells Harris. A brother Rowland Jerrells and a sister Donnie Mae Haas also preceded her in death.
Loree moved to Corbin in 1962 when her husband transferred here with the National Standard Co. They became active members of First United Methodist Church - now Grace on the Hill. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert H. Meeks; a daughter, Kimberly Weathers and husband Michael of Florida; a son, Kevin R. Meeks and wife Brenda of Corbin; and two grandchildren, Kristen Meeks and Stephanie DeFazio and husband Steve.
Loree's funeral will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 12, at Grace on the Hill UMC with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.
The members of Wesley Fellowship Class will be honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be at the Church after noon Saturday.
Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.