Jacqueline Marshall Meeks, 90
Jacqueline Marshall Meeks died Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Haymarket Va. Born at Crisfield, Md., November 13, 1930 to the late William J. and Lillian (Tyler) Marshall, Jacquie was raised at Tylerton, Smith Island, Md. and always took great pride in her identity as an "island girl." Following her graduation from Crisfield High School (1948), Jacquie moved to Washington D.C. Jacquie married her late husband, Thomas L. Meeks at Foundry Methodist Church on June 7, 1952 following Tom's graduation from the United States Naval Academy.
She drew great joy from serving others through church, community and charitable activities and shared a deep love for the American ideals of civic and political engagement. Jacquie was a "collector of people," and delighted in celebrating special days in the lives of her friends and family.
In a storybook ending to a charmed and beautiful life, Jacquie stepped onto the heavenly dance floor to the sounds of Bing Crosby singing "Cheek to Cheek." At the very moment of her last breath, music playing in the background carried a message of assurance and joy: "Heaven, I'm in heaven. And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak…"
She is survived by three sons, Lee (Maxine), Tom (Virginia) and Don (Krista); nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services and burial were held at Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Nokesville, Va. on May 15, 2021. A recording of the service may be viewed at https://greenwichpres.org/livestream/
Memorial gifts in honor of Jacquie's life may be directed to: Smith Island Center, 20846 Caleb Jones Rd., Ewell, MD 21824.