Mary Jo Meeker, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 16, 2018. Born May 17, 1941, in Earle, AR, she was the daughter of the late Fred Alonzo Wood and the late Mamie Bell McCorkle Wood. She was a homemaker, and of Baptist faith. She had tremendous love for her family, especially her grandkids and great- grandchild. One of her greatest joys was spoiling them, but those who knew Mary will remember that she had no fear of giving tough love, and knew she would always tell it like it was. Her family and friends knew her to be an unselfish person, who would do anything for anybody if she was able. Mary loved to fish and play bingo. Her family will always remember that she also loved telling jokes “even when she forgot the funny part.” A very kind and loving woman, she will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Pryor Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Monday, February 19, 2018, at 6:00pm at Pryor Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 4:00pm until service time at the funeral home. Bro. Kenneth Armstrong will be officiating.
She leaves behind her daughter, Abby Jo Thomas of Cadaretta, MS; a brother, Kenneth Wood of Helena, AR; grandchildren, Markie Bell Thomas, and Sarah Jo Thomas and Ryan Perkins, of Eupora; and one great-grandchild, Kingslee Josiah Perkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas Lee Meeker, and three sons, Doug, Timothy, and David.
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