Carol Lou Meeker

Carol Lou Meeker, 78, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born September 18, 1937, in Jamesport, Missouri, the youngest of three children and the daughter of the late Chancey Aleck and Etta Viola Brewer Pettengill. She was married on August 14, 1955 to Alvin D. Meeker for 25 years. They raised two children, Greg and Dana, in Kirksville and Blue Springs, Missouri. Carol graduated from Trenton High School in 1955. A homemaker and devoted mother, she later worked as a property manager and self- employed care giver for many years. She had resided in Jefferson City, Missouri for the past twenty-four years. Those who knew Carol found she was a woman of unwavering Christian faith. She served many roles in churches she attended including Sunday school teacher, youth leader, board member, and deaconess. Her passion in life was serving her Lord by sharing the good news of the Gospel through conversation and compassionate care of others. She last attended First Assembly of God in Jefferson City. Survivors include her children, Greg (Becky) Meeker, Lohman, MO; and Dana (Jeff) Thornhill, St. Peters, MO; five grandchildren, Kyle (Diana) Meeker, Lawrence, KS; Bryan Meeker, Memphis, TN; Scott (Kaylee) Thornhill, Chesterfield, MO; Blake (Courtney) Thornhill, Fayetteville, AR; and Chad Thornhill, St. Peters, MO; a brother, Maurice (Pat) Pettengill, Milwaukee, WI; and a sister, Shirley DeVos, Moberly, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016, at South Evans Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri with Bryan Meeker officiating. Memorials are suggested to Salvation Army, 927 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65101. Arrangements are under the direction of Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.dulletrimble.com.