Cheryl S. Meeks

Cheryl S. Meeks, age 58 of Mt airy, passed away Sunday, October 03, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Habersham County on October 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James Hoyt and Katie Jane Beck Smith. Mrs. Meeks was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was retired from Ethicon after 33 years of service. She enjoyed singing, riding her motorcycle, collecting hummingbirds and crafts. Mrs. Meeks was the current President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 of Cornelia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Meeks was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Meeks.
Surviving are husband, Henry J. Meeks of Mt. Airy; son, Billy Sellers of Mt. Airy; brother and sister-in-law, Bud Smith & Betty Franklin of Mt. Airy and granddaughter, Jessica Sellers of Mt. Airy.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 06, 2010, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Jeff Echols and Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey officiating. Interment will follow in the VFW Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Tuesday.
Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the VFW National Homes for Children; c/o VFW Post #720, 423 VFW Post Rd, Cornelia, GA. 30531
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.