Karen L. Meekins

MEEKINS, KAREN L., 68, of Sebring, FL, went to our Lord on April 22, 2011. She was born in Manhattan, NY. She moved to Sebring in 1986. She and her late husband Thomas Meekins, who passed in 2007, established the Mobility Express of Sebring in 1995. Karen, through her involvement with Peace River and Rape Crisis Center, was instrumental in the creation of the Sebring Safe House. Karen was a prior president of the Lady's Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Heartland Branch 173. She was a board member and committee member of the Military Sea Services Museum of Sebring. Karen was also a member of the Sebring Chamber of Commerce. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Meekins. She leaves behind her loving family, sons, Daniel Meekins and Michael J. Meekins both of Sebring, Michael Andrew (Darlene) Meekins, Merritt Island, FL, Thomas Meekins, Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Cheryl Meekins, Morris Plains, NJ; eight grandchildren. Visitation, 5-7 pm, Friday at Morris Funeral Chapel and Saturday, 10:00am to 11:30am at Emmanuel Church of Christ on Hammock Road with Services to follow at 11:30 am. Entombment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Avon Park. A luncheon will follow at Inn on the Lakes at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Church of Christ Music Fund, 3115 Hope St., Sebring, FL 33875. Arrangements by: Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring.

Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in her Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.






Preceded In Death

Thomas Meekins, Husband
Karen Meekins, Daughter

Survived By

Daniel Meekins, Son
Michael J. Meekins, Son
Michael Andrew (Darlene) Meekins, Son
Thomas Meekins, Son
Cheryl Meekins, Daughter
eight grandchildren

Facts

Place of Birth: Manhattan, NY
Place of Death: Sebring, FL
Date of Death: April 22, 2011
Mobility Express of Sebring
Military Sea Services Museum
Sebring Chamber of Commerce

Services

Visitation, 5-7 pm, Friday
at Morris Funeral Chapel
Saturday, 10am - 11:30am
at Emmanuel Church of Christ
on Hammock Road
With Services To Follow
Entombment at Lakeview Memorial Gardens
Avon Park
A luncheon will follow at
Inn on the Lakes at 2:00 pm



09/01/2011 - Kathleen McMullen
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Meekins was the sweetest lady, I cleaned her pool for 4 years. RIP

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08/07/2012 - Michael J. Meekins
You were always there for me, I never relized how lucky I was to have a mom who loved me as much as you did, I still think of all the great times we had, and I miss you so very much. Love u forever Mike

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