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Homegoing Celebration: Friday, December 29, 2017 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road in Racine, Wisconsin
Viewing: in the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
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Brenda Ann Meeks (adorably called BaeBae by family and friends) age 54, was born April 5, 1963 to the late Lanzy and Gladys (nee: Chones) Meeks in Racine, Wisconsin. On Monday, December 18, 2017, she made her transition from life to eternal life at her residence surrounded by her family in Hopkins, Minnesota.
BaeBae was educated in the Racine Unified School District and graduated from J. I. Case High School in 1980. After graduation, she attended Gateway Technical College and received her Associate Degree in Accounting. She was employed by Neighborhood Housing Services of Southeast Wisconsin, before relocating to Hopkins, Minnesota in 2005. While residing in Hopkins Minnesota she attended Faith Tabernacle Gospel Fellowship Church and was employed by Wells Fargo Home Bank, Incorporated as a Loan Service Specialist III until her health began to fail.
BaeBae’s enjoyments were interacting with her precious grandchildren by baking, doing arts and craft projects, attending their sporting events, and just spending a lot of time with them on a regular basis. She also enjoyed spending time listening to elderly or any family members reminiscing about family history. Other enjoyments were listening to gospel music, playing games on the computer, and watching her favorite television shows.
To cherish her memories, she leaves her daughter Dominque Meeks, son Jerome Meeks, her precious grandchildren Rico Walls, Marcel Walls, and Kingston Walls all of Hopkins, Minnesota. Three siblings, Gwendolyn (Cecil) Barker of Phoenix, Arizona, Lanzy (Vicky) Meeks of Atlanta, Georgia, and Barbara (Marvin) Gilleylen Sr. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, nieces; Jalisa (Quinton) Bibbs, Yasmine Meeks and Britney Orr, nephews; Corey Meeks, Shavon (Stephany) Barker, Maurice Barker, Chason (Shantay) Tye, Marvin Gilleylen Jr., Darien Gilleylen , great nieces, great nephews, and a host of relatives and friends including good friends, Cheryl Billups and Felecia Boyd. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandmother Irene (nee: Judon) Robbins, grandfathers Dee Chones and Fred Robbins, niece Latoya Denise Gilleylen and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and love ones who had an impact on her life.
The celebration of her life will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., with Pastor Curtis L. Doss officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Stacey Moore & Family says
Our family is praying for your family.. May God comfort & strengthen you during this difficult time.
Gary Cotton says
May God comfort the family during this time. Continue to trust in the Lord and we will understand it better by and by.
Jimmie and Zeatha Fondon says
Praying for the Meeks family. God bless the Fondon family
Anonymous says
I’m so sorry for your loss. In the days ahead may you find comfort from the promise found in the bible at John 5:28, ” for the hour is coming in which all in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’
My sincere sympathies,
Rena from Wisconsin
Rosemary Avila says
My deepest sympathy for Brenda’s loved ones at this time .May God grant you peace and strength in your time of need. Brenda was a good friend and I consider myself lucky to have known her,I will miss her dearly.
Minnie Jackson says
Sorry about the lost of sister mother and grandmother
Minnie Jackson says
My condolence to the family of Brenda Meeks
Minnie Jackson says
I pray God comfort the family
Minnie Jackson says
Praying that God will give peace and comfort during your time of sorry.
Lee H broadway Sr says
RIP
Betty Parker-Townsend says
She fought a long battle, but God knew it was time to call her home. I did not make that trip I promised her, but I loved her just the same. Childhood and life long friends and I’ll always think to call you every April 5th. My prayers are definitely with the family.
LindA I vy says
Our Deepest Condolences goes out to the entire Meeks Family, Praying that God. Will Stengthen you and ease your heavey hearts. Continue to call on the Lord when you find yourself feeling down..Continue to remember the good times with Bae. Love you all Bird and Linda Ivy
Tina Scott(Mcgee). says
I love Brenda always so down to earth. She will be missed until we meet again rip God has again an Angel. My condolences to the family.
Jeff Martin says
Sorry to hear about your loss, rest in the memories of the good times and know that she is know longer suffering.
Debra Jones says
My thoughts and prayers to all of the family in the loss of your beloved Brenda. May God comfort you in this your time of need.
Debra Jones (Starks)
Pastor Larry & Wylinda Brown says
God bless your family. May he comfort you and heal your hearts in your loss. Weeping may endure in the night , but joy will come in the morning. Our prayers are with your family.
Ellisa Elliott says
My thoughts and prayers are with Brenda’s family and friends.
Brenda Allen says
I am so sorry about Brenda’s death. I have you in my prayers I found out about her passing, late. I remember her as sweet girl who enjoyed company ! God bless and keep you all strong.