Obituary of Edith Rayola Meek

Edith Rayola (Jones) Meek was born July 11, 1942 to Allen and Frances Jones. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2020 at the age of 78. Edith met Charles Meek and they were married on Friday, November 13, 1964. Friday the 13th held no bad luck for the couple. They were married for 55 years. Charles brought 2 children into the marriage and Edith loved them from the start and they became her children. The couple added one more child to complete their family. Edith loved the Lord, her family, and her church. She enjoyed spending time with family and attending family get togethers. She attended Garden Heights Freewill Baptist Church in Sand Springs for 50 years. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and always mailed the weekly newsletter to anyone unable to attend services. From the moment you met Edith, you loved her…and she loved you. She loved with the love of Christ. Although she struggled with her health the last several years, she always had a word of praise. Edith will be missed deeply by family and friends alike. Edith was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Francis Jones; and daughter Cynthia Lawson. She is survived by husband Charles Meek of Sapulpa; sister Shirley Stephens and husband Leon and 2 children, of Sapulpa; brother Johnny Jones and 2 sons of Sapulpa, mother-in-law Frances Meek; sisters-in-law Evelyn Leverett of Cleveland, OK and Patricia Rennell of Harrah, OK and 2 children and 6 grandchildren; son-in-law Randy Lawson of Lindsay, OK and grandchildren Derek and wife Des of Jones, OK, Brandi Brewer and husband Jon of Edmond, OK, and Angela and husband Reverend Danny Daniels of Lindsay, OK and 11 great-grandchildren; son Christopher Meek and wife Carol of Seminole, OK and 4 grandchildren Jessica Atkinson of Seminole, OK, Richard Ross, III and wife Stephane of Henrietta, OK, and Terra Tobey and husband Jerry of Seminole, OK, grandson Eric Meek and wife Jillian of Seminole, OK, 13 great-grandchildren; son Jerry Meek and wife Carla Meek of Sapulpa and 3 granddaughters, Hannah, Beth and Gloria of the home. Edith will remain in the hearts of those who loved her until they too have their heavenly homecoming. Services are at 10 am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Garden Heights Freewill Baptist Church in Sand Springs, interment in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Friday, July 31st from 6-8 pm at Green Hill Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society in Edith's name. www.greenhillok.com