Miss Meador was born in the Meador Home Place, Neal Shoals Rd., Union, SC November 12, 1923. She was a daughter of the late Judson Felder Meador and Leannie Carter Meador.
A graduate of Union High School, Miss Meador moved to Charleston, SC where she worked at the US Naval Ship Yard during World War II. During her employment with the Navy, she had the privilege of participating in a ship christening ceremony.
Upon returning to Union, Miss Meador worked for Dr. V. Randolph Hawkins as a dental assistant for 20 years. She later retired as Director of the Union Emergency Preparedness Agency. Miss Meador was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir, WMU officer served in many various capacities of church ministry. A very active member of the Union Civitan Club for 52 years, she was the first female member of the club and had served as a Past President, as well as holding other offices in the club.
Miss Meador is survived by a sister, Evelyn M. Miller and her husband Rev. Dr. Fred Miller of Columbia; a brother, Felder Meador of Union and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Miss Meador is predeceased by four brothers, Melvin Meador, Morris Meador, M.B. Meador and Judson Meador.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Union, SC conducted by Rev. Dr. Fred Miller and Rev. Spencer Ledford. Burial will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Members of the Union Civitan Club and Singles Alive Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church are asked to sit in a group.
Visitation will be held 2-3 p.m. Thursday afternoon at First Baptist Church prior to the service.
The family is at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 405 E. Main Street, Union, SC 29379 or to Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, % Mrs. Roy Smith, 838 Happy Valley Rd., Union, SC 29379.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff of Oakmont of Union and special friends, Susan Waller, Brenda Belue and Marlene Proctor for their devotion and care of “Miss Lucille”.
SR Holcombe Funeral Home (www.holcomb
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