Sunrise: September 21, 1935 - Sunset: May 25, 2020
Edwina Jane Loar (McGhee) Meadows was born in Pittsburg Pa. to her parents Edward McGhee and Vida Mae Loar. She is preceded in death by both parents and stepfather Earl Rudisill, and her late husband Floyd Meadows Jr., and the love of her life Ronald Holmes, brother Edward McGhee Jr. and son Jerry Loar Meadows.
Edwina (Gwen) attended Douglas High School in Huntington W. Va. She spent most of her life in Columbus Ohio. She continued to take classes and majored in Math. She was employed with Western Electric, General Motors and the Taxation Department.
Edwina was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist church where she enjoyed the singing more than she did the sermon. She also enjoyed going home to visit First Baptist Church with her mother and children. Edwina loved to talk about her soap operas and had to always watch Bobby Jones on Sunday. Her favorite movies were all of Tyler Perry’s movies especially Madea.
All who knew our mother knew she loved to cook and was a fabulous cook. We all loved her homemade rolls, pound cake, and homemade ice cream along with many more favorites. She also loved to knit, making blankets for Londyn, beautiful dish cloths and continued till the end to make a vest for me.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories her devoted children Floyd Perkins Meadows (Yolanda Jackson) Michael Meadows and daughter Deborah Meadows all of Columbus Ohio. The joy of her life Brittany Meadows and Londyn Kenney. Nieces; Angela Meadows (Dayton Ohio) and Christy Hayes (Columbus Ohio). Grandsons: Cristopher Meadows, Michael Meadows and Dante Wehe. All of Columbus Ohio. She also leaves to cherish her memories a host of great grandchildren. A special friend Joanne Foster and her faithful aide Almita Lewis.
To My Mother, My Best Friend
They say there is a reason, they say time will heal, neither time or reason will ever change the way I feel. Gone are the days we use to share but in my heart you will always be there. The gates of memories will never close. I miss you more than anyone will ever know. Till we meet again-your daughter, your best friend. Deborah
Flowers, cards and food can be dropped off at 3514 Seabrook Avenue Col. Ohio, 43232- in care of Floyd Meadows-if you would like to share a memory or plant a tree in her honor visit Whites Funeral and Cremations home page. Due to the Covid Virus a memorial service in our mothers honor will be forthcoming.
A special thanks to Whites Funeral Home and the kindness you showed when coming to take her to her resting place.
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