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Emma “Mama Meeks” Shellnut Meeks

Obituary Date: Friday, December 24, 2021

Emma “Mama Meeks” Shellnut Meeks, age 97, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Rev. Raiford Meeks, Sr. and daughter, Rowena Merrill Braswell.  She is survived by her children, Bertie M. Loving (Curtis) of Commerce, GA, Leonard Raiford Meeks, Jr. of Lawrenceville, GA and Gerald E. Meeks (Frances) of Buford, GA; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Evelyn Meeks of Pendergrass, GA; brothers-in-law, John Meeks (Faye) of Ochlocknee, GA, Ruddock Meeks (Betty) of Dallas, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Meeks was born on May 29, 1924, in LaGrange, GA.  She was a homemaker and member of the Lawrenceville Church of God.  She loved sewing, flowers and spending time with her family.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA, with Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Flanigan Funeral Home.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Funeral Date
12/29/2021 at 1:00PM
Funeral Home
Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory
Phone
770-932-1133
Address
4400 S. Lee St, Buford 30518
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